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1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
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1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster
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Bellevue, WA 98005
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Vehicle Information
VIN:
XX121040109500999
Stock #:
BB052
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Body Style Roadster -
Exterior Color Black
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Interior Color Red
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Mileage 450
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Engine 4 Cyl - 1.9 L -
Transmission Manual / Rear Wheel Drive -
Fuel Type Gasoline
Dealer Comments
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Introduced at the 1954 New York Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster was displayed alongside the dazzling new 300SL Gullwing coupe as a less expensive alternative. The 190SL shared the 300SL’s styling in a more compact design and incorporated Mercedes-Benz’s typically sophisticated engineering in a new OHC inline-4 engine, front double wishbone and rear swing-axle suspension, and racing-inspired drum brakes. The gem-like 1959 190SL Roadster offered here was commissioned by FA D.B.N.A. Los Angeles on April 13, 1959, and later imported into the United States by Daimler-Benz of North America at Rockefeller Center, New York, on April 23, 1959.
According to its factory data card and special-order supplemental build sheet, this Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster was delivered new in a rare two-tone paint scheme of DB40 Black with a DB180 Silver hardtop over a 1079 Red leather interior with red carpets. Other options included a rare transverse rear jump seat, Becker radio and an extremely rare No. 708 Grey rubberized “gummist” soft top.
As documented in the accompanying January/February 2016 issue of the 190SL Enthusiast Magazine, a publication of The International 190SL Group, an Anaheim, California, businessman owned and drove the car for several years before parking it in 1978 due to a mechanical failure. The car remained untouched in a garage until his survivors sold the car in 2014. Though the 190SL was in need of a great deal of work, it was a completely original black plate California car showing no rust and only one very minor ding in the nose.
After moving the car to his own garage and starting to work on the project himself, the new owner realized just how big a job it would be to restore the car properly. Through a mutual contact he arranged to have former Can-Am racer and world-renowned Mercedes-Benz expert Lothar Motschenbacher come and inspect the car. A deal was worked out, and Motschenbacher purchased the car and began the process of returning it to concours standards in as-delivered specifications. Motschenbacher completed the car’s meticulous nut-and-bolt restoration in 2016, retaining all the original body panels, floors and major mechanical components and ensuring thorough attention to every detail.
The car sat on display for several years before recently being fully serviced and test driven. The car has only been driven a sparing 450 miles since its completion, and this superb 190SL Roadster proudly presents in its impeccably finished, as-original color scheme. Though 300SL Roadsters and Gullwings are often subject to a restoration of this caliber, it is extremely rare to find a 190SL that has been restored to a concours level.
The car is offered with a restored DB180 Silver large-window hardtop, correct wide whitewall tires and both black and silver hubcap sets. Its documentation includes copies of the factory data cards listing Body No. 9500492 and Engine No. 121921199500978, the original California black license plate, correct tools, bags and jack, and a photographic record of the restoration. Having long emerged from the shadow of its “big brother” 300SL, the 190SL, especially a premium example such as this, has assumed its rightful place in the world of fine collector automobiles.
Key Features
- Long-Term Single California Ownership
- Comprehensive Restoration by Marque Expert and Racer Lothar Motschenbacher
- Concours Quality to Original Specification
- Unique Color Combination of Black w/Silver Hardtop Over Red Leather
- Extensive Documentation
- Copy of Factory Data Card
- Original California Black Plate
- Restoration Photos
- Original Tools, Jack and Tool Roll
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The price for this vehicle as equipped does not include charges such as: License, Title, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes, Finance Charges, Credit Investigation, Optional Credit Insurance, Physical Damage or Liability Insurance, Delivery Fees, or a negotiable $200 Documentary Fee. Any and all equipment, trim, options, colors, ownership, or any other representations made must be verified with sales associate and company prior to the sale of the vehicle. All sales are final.
While every effort has been made to ensure display of accurate data, the vehicle listings within this web site may not reflect all accurate vehicle items. All Inventory listed is subject to prior sale. The vehicle photo displayed may be an example only. Please see the dealer for details. Vehicles may be in transit or currently in production. Some vehicles shown with optional equipment. See the actual vehicle for complete accuracy of features, options & pricing. Because of the numerous possible combinations of vehicle models, styles, colors and options, the vehicle pictures on this site may not match your vehicle exactly; however, it will match as closely as possible. Some vehicle images shown are stock photos and may not reflect your exact choice of vehicle, color, trim and specification. Not responsible for pricing or typographical errors.
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