Mercedes-Benz 1957 190 SL Lot n° 30

Historical French certificate Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and elegant convertibles of the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was presented alongside the 300 SL Gullwing at the 1955 Geneva Motor Show; its styling, very similar to that of its sumptuous big sister, its 105 hp overhead camshaft engine, its high degree of refinement and its ease of driving made it a real commercial success that is still confirmed today on the collector’s market Completely restored between 2016 and 2017, the car’s bodywork has no apparent flaws; its elegant dark grey metallic finish, enhanced by burgundy leather upholstery, lends the car a special refinement, while the quality of the paintwork is beyond reproach, as is that of the alignments and chromes The interior has also been fully restored, the upholstery has been reupholstered in top quality leather, as have the carpets, which are also in keeping with the original; all the instrumentation on the dashboard is functional and in very good condition, with the only departure from the original being a more modern clock on the glovebox; the soft top is in good condition: easy to fit, it ensures a perfect seal in the passenger compartment The engine was also restored in 2018 before it joined the collection of the current owner: it starts at the first request, emits no parasitic noise and its gearbox is a delight of precision; an important photo file will be given to the purchaser attesting to the work carried out On the road, it behaves in a manner befitting a car of this standing; the refinement of its lines, its driving pleasure and Mercedes’ reliability have made it an icon of the 1960s: this is certainly one of the finest examples currently on the market