This 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL underwent a cosmetic refresh before being acquired by the seller in 2022, and subsequent work has involved resealing the four-speed manual transmission and rear axle, rebuilding the Becker radio, and replacing the cylinder head gasket, exhaust system, carpets, water pump and thermostat, and engine mounts. The car is powered by a 1.9-liter inline-four and is finished in black with a matching removable hardtop over red leather. This 190SL is now offered with copies of the factory production order sheet and data card, records from current ownership, a red top boot, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in black (040) and was repainted some time ago. Features include a removable large-window hardtop and a replacement black soft top as well as a red top boot.

Steel 13″ wheels wear chrome trim rings, hubcaps with body-color accents, and 185/80 Dayton Quadra SE tires. The car is equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension, rear swing axles with coil springs, and power-assisted drum brakes.

The cabin features low-back bucket seats that were reupholstered in red leather under prior ownership, as well as matching door panels and dashboard trim. Replacement carpets were installed in 2022 and the Becker AM/FM radio was rebuilt in 2024.

The two-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer as well as gauges for oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 53k miles, approximately 700 of which were added under current ownership. The speedometer and tachometer cables were replaced in 2023 and the speedometer was repaired at that time.

The 1.9-liter M121 inline-four was factory rated at 104 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. The cylinder head gasket was replaced in 2022 along with the exhaust system, engine mounts, front crankshaft seal, fuel pump seals, water pump, thermostat, and battery. Replacement accelerator pump gasket and diaphragms were installed in 2023.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission, which was resealed in 2022 along with the rear axle.

Copies of the factory production order sheet and data card are included in the sale. Corresponding chassis and body stampings can be viewed in the gallery below.

The car is titled using chassis number 12104010016172 shown on the reproduction plate above.