Highly collectible 190SL

Make:	Mercedes-Benz
Model:	190-Series
SubModel:	SL
Type:	Convertible
Year:	1959
Mileage:	38,771
VIN:	121040 10-9501100
Color:	Green
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Manual
Interior color:	Green
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Oakwood, Georgia, United States

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Description of 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190-Series SL

Presented is a collector owned car for over 20 years. This 190 SL was the 153rd car built in 1959.

With just one original color re-spray this 190 SL retains the natural patina and presence of a 56 year old classic sports car.Weber Carburetors and 4-speed transmission are a few of the notable options on this car.

Chassis Data Tag - 121040 10-9501100

Paint Tag - 274 H

Engine Number Tag - 121.921-10-9501115

The 190 SL market has exploded with restored cars selling for as much as $400000. However still a bargain when compared to the market for the “Big Brother” 300 SL with examples selling in the 1.5-3 million dollar range.

The Mercedes Benz 190 SL is a two-door luxury roadster produced from 1955 to 1963. Referred to internally as the W121 it was first shown to the public at the New York Auto Show in 1954. The 190 SL was an attractive more-affordable alternative to the Mercedes 300 SL sharing the same basic styling engineering and fully independent suspension.The 190 SL however did not use the tubular space frame of the 300 SL model instead being built on a shortened monocoque chassis. a 1.9 liter 120 HP straight 4 SOHC engine.Top speed was 106 mph.

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