9th Dec, 2015 13:30
Chateau Impney
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Estimated at £90,000 - £110,000
Lot details
Registration No: 350 UYO
Chassis No: 019958
- Recent restoration works include a re-paint and re-trim
- Imported from America in 2014
- Hard top and third rear seat
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 a monocoque construction.
The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine, an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1897cc that produced some 105bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a four-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.
The convertible could be ordered with or without a removable hard top. There was also the option of a third seat that was placed transversely behind the front ones and big enough to carry an adult. The 190SL continued in production until 1963, when both it and the 300SL were replaced by the Pagoda. By this time over 25,000 190SLs had been built.
This example of Mercedes-Benz's beautiful 190SL was imported from America by the vendor in 2014 and was immediately subjected to a restoration, the works of which were completed in early 2015. The vendor states that the car has been repainted in very fetching black paint and the interior has been re-trimmed in thick dark red leather. The hard top was restored at the same time and a third rear seat fitted behind the front seats, following in the tradition of the original factory option.
We have been informed that some good names in the classic Mercedes-Benz restoration world have carried out works on the car, with both Silchester Garage and Red Castle Classics believed to have played a part in rejuvenating the engine, the latter replacing the Solex carburettors with twin Weber items. We believe a new clutch was also fitted.
An owners club dating certificate is reported to be in the history file along with copies of previous American registration titles. We believe the car has a current MOT certificate and NOVA.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is now registered 350 UYO.
Registration No: 350 UYO
Chassis No: 019958
- Recent restoration works include a re-paint and re-trim
- Imported from America in 2014
- Hard top and third rear seat
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 a monocoque construction.
The 190SL also boasted an all-new engine, an over-square SOHC straight-four unit of 1897cc that produced some 105bhp, which was sufficient to propel the car to a maximum speed of 112mph. The engine was coupled to a four-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.
The convertible could be ordered with or without a removable hard top. There was also the option of a third seat that was placed transversely behind the front ones and big enough to carry an adult. The 190SL continued in production until 1963, when both it and the 300SL were replaced by the Pagoda. By this time over 25,000 190SLs had been built.
This example of Mercedes-Benz's beautiful 190SL was imported from America by the vendor in 2014 and was immediately subjected to a restoration, the works of which were completed in early 2015. The vendor states that the car has been repainted in very fetching black paint and the interior has been re-trimmed in thick dark red leather. The hard top was restored at the same time and a third rear seat fitted behind the front seats, following in the tradition of the original factory option.
We have been informed that some good names in the classic Mercedes-Benz restoration world have carried out works on the car, with both Silchester Garage and Red Castle Classics believed to have played a part in rejuvenating the engine, the latter replacing the Solex carburettors with twin Weber items. We believe a new clutch was also fitted.
An owners club dating certificate is reported to be in the history file along with copies of previous American registration titles. We believe the car has a current MOT certificate and NOVA.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is now registered 350 UYO.
Auction: Chateau Impney, 9th Dec, 2015
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