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- 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Lot Number: 654
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
As glamorous today as they were when launched in the 1950s, the swooping lines of these elegant roadsters have stood the test of time.
- GUIDE PRICE: £75,000 - £85,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd February, 2025 at 2.00pm GMT at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
White -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
849 YUS
SUMMARY
As glamorous today as they were when launched in the 1950s, the swooping lines of these elegant roadsters have stood the test of time.
DESCRIPTION
The 190SL was introduced in 1955, the year Mercedes-Benz swept all before it on the Mille Miglia with the 300SLR and the graceful new two-door convertible grand tourer was sold alongside the road-going version of the SLR, the 300SL, whose styling it strongly resembled. In fact, the underpinnings of the two cars were quite different and while the 300SL had a purpose-built tubular spaceframe (W198), its smaller sibling was built on a shortened version of the 'Ponton' saloon (W121) platform, which was of monocoque construction. The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine, an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1,897cc that produced some 105bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a 4-speed manual gearbox operated by a lever between the seats. The suspension comprised double wishbones and coil springs at the front and a coil-sprung swing axle at the rear. Steering was by recirculating ball and braking by power-assisted drums all round. Built to the highest standards and among the quickest comparable cars of the time, the 190SL featured a well-appointed cockpit, notable comfort for its occupants and relatively generous luggage space. Under the circumstances, even the steep asking price did nothing to deter purchasers and by 1963, when production ceased, over 25,000 had found homes.
Dating from October 1959, this is an original left-hand drive, matching numbers car imported from the States in 2012 and has had just one owner for most of its time here. It's stylishly presented in gleaming white with excellent chrome and a smart navy blue soft top. The interior is really impressive with quality Royal Blue leather and matching carpets and the dashboard presents well with good switchgear and chrome bezels and the Cream Bakelite steering wheel and gear lever knob remain in good condition.
It's accompanied by its Mercedes-Benz Certificate of Origin, a Data Card, original handbook pack (a very rare find), other books and many invoices for work carried out during its time in the UK, which includes an upgrade to Weber carburettors, recent new water pump, radiator core, tyres and service. According to our vendor it's 'A very well pampered car in excellent condition throughout with excellent oil pressure, easy gear change with all good synchros, the car is a joy to behold and drive'.
Values of these delightful late-1950s Roadsters have continued to strengthen and this well estimated example represents a great opportunity to acquire an attractive classic soft top Mercedes at a very sensible guide.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 654
- Make
- MERCEDES
- Model
- 190SL
- Registration Number
- 849 YUS
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 014866
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- White
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTPlease note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th February. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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