1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL underwent a refurbishment from 2007 to 2016 that included rebuilding the 1.9-liter inline-four and four-speed manual transmission as well as refinishing the exterior in ivory and reupholstering the interior in blue. Equipment includes a blue convertible soft top, 13″ steel wheels with body-color hubcaps, and an AM/FM radio.  This 190SL was acquired by the seller in 2017 and is now offered with the owner’s manual, 190SL literature, a picnic basket set, a tool kit, service records, a car cover, a set of Weber carburetors, refurbishment photos, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name. The body was removed from the frame and refinished in ivory, and the windshield surround, grille, and bumpers were re-chromed. Additional features include a replacement blue convertible soft top, and a driver-side mirror. Steel 13″ wheels wear chrome trim rings, hubcaps with body-color accents, and Vredestein Sport Classic V wide whitewall tires. The car is equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension, rear swing axles with coil springs, and power-assisted drum brakes. The shocks, tie rods, bushings, and brake master cylinder were replaced during the refurbishment. The cabin was stripped and reupholstered and features low-back bucket seats trimmed in blue leather as well as matching door panels and dashboard trim. Amenities include lap belts, an analog clock, a Becker Europa AM/FM radio, and a dashboard-mounted rearview mirror. The two-spoke steering wheel frames refurbished VDO instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer and a tachometer as well as gauges for oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 3,800 miles, approximately 220 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 1.9-liter M121 inline-four was overhauled in 2007 and features rebuilt twin dual Solex carburetors, an alternator, an aftermarket starter, and a spin-on oil filter adapter. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission that was rebuilt in 2007. The clutch assembly was also replaced. A collection of 190SL literature, a picnic basket set, a canvas interior cover, a tool kit, spare parts, Weber carburetors and adapter plates, as well as service records are included in the sale. Over 400 refurbishment photos are shown in the gallery below. Filed under: r121, sl