Vehicle Description
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL – Body-Off Restoration in Germany, Factory Components, Only 25 Miles Since Restored
Produced on the W121 platform, this car is one of just 3,949 copies of the two-seat 190SL sports car that Mercedes-Benz produced in 1959. This stunning example has received a complete body-off restoration in Germany, including a full rebuild of the powertrain using only Mercedes-Benz factory components. With an accurate odometer reading of just 25 miles accumulated since the restoration was completed, this 190SL is presented in virtually as-new condition. Finished with a flawless green leather interior, perfectly adjusted body gaps, and fitted color-matched luggage, this is a museum-quality example of Mercedes-Benz’s iconic postwar roadster.
Powertrain
- Original Mercedes-Benz 1,897-cc SOHC inline four-cylinder engine
- Factory-rated 120 horsepower with 8.8:1 compression ratio
- Original factory Solex carburetors
- Engine idles well with no smoke once warmed
- Four-speed manual transmission with no reported issues
- No powertrain leaks
- Engine bay presents as factory stock and spotless
- Powertrain rebuilt during restoration using only Mercedes-Benz factory components
Exterior & Body
- Paint in nearly perfect condition with no swirls, chips, or blemishes (only 25 miles since restoration)
- Rust-free with no restoration rust repairs performed
- Body seals in excellent, effective condition
- Manual convertible top in flawless operating order
- Minutely adjusted body gaps from the restoration
- Chrome appears undamaged and in excellent condition
- Glass in perfect, flawless condition
- All exterior lighting functional
Interior & Comfort
- Green leather seating in outstanding condition – no tears, soiling, or wear creases
- Carpet is perfect with no visible wear in any location
- Full complement of trim and small dashboard controls in virtually perfect condition
- Original Becker Europa radio
- Heater is operable
- Fitted, color-matched luggage for both trunk and convertible top well – in excellent condition
Chassis, Wheels & Tires
- No chassis service required since restoration – all components in excellent condition
- No functionality issues noted
- Original wheels and wheel covers in perfect condition
- Tires date to the restoration with full tread remaining
Restoration & Provenance
- Complete body-off restoration performed in Germany
- Powertrain rebuilt using only Mercedes-Benz factory components
- Accurate odometer reading – only 25 miles since restoration completed
- One of only 3,949 examples produced in 1959
- Meticulous attention to body gaps, chrome, and trim
- Fitted color-matched luggage included
This 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL represents a rare opportunity to acquire a concours-quality example of one of Stuttgart’s most beloved postwar roadsters. The comprehensive body-off restoration performed in Germany, using only genuine Mercedes-Benz factory components, has returned this W121 to its original glory. With just 25 miles on the odometer since completion, the paint is flawless, the green leather interior remains unworn, and every mechanical component is freshly rebuilt. The original 1,897-cc SOHC four-cylinder engine with factory Solex carburetors idles perfectly and produces a silky 120 horsepower, while the four-speed manual transmission shifts with precision. The body gaps are minutely adjusted, the chrome is undamaged, the manual top operates flawlessly, and all glass and seals are perfect. Adding to the allure is the included fitted, color-matched luggage for both the trunk and convertible top well. This is not merely a restored 190SL—it is a properly executed, low-mileage restoration that captures the elegance, sophistication, and driving pleasure that made the 190SL an icon. For the discerning collector who demands the best, this German-restored 1959 190SL is ready for showing, touring, or simply enjoying as Mercedes-Benz intended.
1.9L SOHC I4 | 4-Speed Manual | 120 HP | Body-Off German Restoration | Only 25 Miles | Fitted Luggage