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- 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Project
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Project
Lot Number: 782
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Project
From an important Mercedes-Benz Collection, this UK-registered, left-hand drive 190 SL is in 'barn find' condition with a matching hardtop.
- Sold for: £37,125
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 28th September, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Havana Brown -
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REG NUMBER
UAS 153 -
ODOMETER READING
97023 Miles
SUMMARY
From an important Mercedes-Benz Collection, this UK-registered, left-hand drive 190 SL is in 'barn find' condition with a matching hardtop.
DESCRIPTION
- The factory issued copy data card confirms that this 190 SL was manufactured on 20th October 1961 and was destined for the US
- The paint and interior codes confirm the car was supplied in the rare colour of Havana Brown (408) with a dark brown leather (210) interior
- It was imported into the United Kingdom and registered with the DVLA on 18/07/2003
- The car joined our vendor’s Collection as a 'rolling restoration' project six years later to the day
- Last MOT'd on 21/05/2009 at 97,023 miles, the current odometer reading today
- Presented to auction as a restoration project that appears to be original in the metal
- The history file includes the V5C and aforementioned factory build records
- A unique opportunity for those with the determination to make this car pretty little car shine once more.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 782
- Make
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- 190 SL
- Registration Number
- UAS 153
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 1210401022878
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Havana Brown
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Arwel Richards
- Car Specialist
- 07434 960868
- arwel@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Arwel.
CONTACTSCORE:
33 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 30th September between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact post-sale to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back from you by 5pm on Sunday evening, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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