1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (SOLD)

This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is offered after a full restoration, finished in late 2017. Running a bright paint scheme of DB534 Fire Engine Red with a Black soft-top and a black leather interior, it has been driven for only a few hundred test kilometers.

During the extensive restoration, following work has been carried out:

Body – completely disassembled and cleaned to bare metal, following the replacement of all defective body parts with new ones. Afterwards body was prepared and painted with DB534 Fire Engine Red according to the “Standox for Classics” technology, including two double layer clear coats and a final polishing with a ceramic coating. Underbody was coated with a stonechip protection layer, that has been overpainted as per factory.  All of the chromed parts have been either re-plated or replaced with new ones.

Suspension – completely disassembled and cleaned of dirt, paint and rust. Painted by a mix of powder coating and a two-stage paint, galvanization of all the necessary parts. Replacement of all bearings, bushings and shock absorbers for a brand new ones.

Brake system includes new hydraulic lines and hoses, brake linings, master brake and wheel cylinders. Brake drums and booster have been disassembled, inspected and restored replacing worn parts, including new diaphragm and hydraulic cylinder for the booster.

Electrical system – brand new wiring harness and a fully rebuilt engine electrics. Period correct radio with a central speaker box mounted below the dashboard. Brand new European specification front and rear lights, with added hazard warning signal.

Engine and gearbox – completely disassembled and cleaned with ultrasound. Block and head fully machined – rebuilt head, polished crankshaft, new bearings and gaskets all over. Valve train fully restored, including new valves and seats, rocker arms and a chain with all the gears and guides. Fuel system include things like new fuel tank and mechanical fuel pump, paired with overhauled original Solex carburettors. 4-speed mechanical gearbox treated with a full rebuild, including new bearings, synchro-rings, gaskets and any other worn out components.

Interior –  all the interior materials are an original specification from a well-known manufacturers as MAH and Hans Reinke.

To achieve the best possible result and make the car look as close as possible to original, all the parts used in a restoration is a well tested mix of original Mercedes-Benz spare parts and an OEM quality aftermarket suppliers, such as ATE, Bosch, Mahle, Bilstein, etc.

Car is ready to be registered in EU.