1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

This 1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL was refurbished in 2015 with work that included rebuilding the 1.9-liter inline-four and four-speed manual transmission, replacing the floor pans and red convertible soft top, and reupholstering the seats in red leather. The car is finished in White Grey, and equipment includes a red top boot, 13″ steel wheels with body-color hubcaps, and a Becker Europa AM/FM radio that has been retrofitted for Bluetooth connectivity. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2023, this 190SL is now offered with service records and a transferable New York registration document. The car was stripped and refinished in White Grey during the 2015 refurbishment, and the floor pans were replaced. Additional equipment includes a driver-side mirror, replacement red convertible soft top and top boot, and a bright windshield surround, grille, and bumpers. Steel 13″ wheels wear chrome trim rings, hubcaps with body-color accents, and 185/80 BFGoodrich tires. The car is equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension, rear swing axles with coil springs, and power-assisted drum brakes. The cabin was re-trimmed following the repaint in 2015 and features low-back bucket seats upholstered in red leather along with coordinated door panels and dashboard trim. Amenities include an analog clock, a dashboard-mounted rearview mirror, and a Becker Europa AM/FM radio retrofitted for Bluetooth connectivity. 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 30k miles, approximately 100 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 1.9-liter M121 inline-four was factory rated at 104 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque, and it was rebuilt during the 2015 refurbishment along with the dual Solex carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission that was reportedly rebuilt in 2015. Filed under: r121, sl