Vehicle Description
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL for sale. Motorcar Classics is proud to
present this truly stunning 1959 Mercedes 190SL Roadster finished
in Silver Metallic with Red leather interior and Black convertible
top. Without exaggeration, this 190SL is the best example we have
been privileged to offer in many years. It comes to us from 43
years in the hands of one owner who just completed a total nut amp;
bolt restoration that took three years at a cost of approximately
$200,000. Prior history is known and the car comes with a
substantial history file including photographic documentation of
the restoration. Look closely and you will see that everything is
done to a jewel-like level of perfection to make the car equal or
superior to when it left the factory. In addition to the huge
provenance, the car includes a brand-new set of accessory fitted
luggage. It will make a huge impression on a concours lawn and is a
potential show champion.We know that on 9/7/1959 the brand-new 1959
190SL was Delivered to Daimler Benz Aktiengesellschaft Werk in
Sindelfingen, Germany. This 190SL is highly optioned with every
option offered in 1959 including Rossi Red Leather, Becker Mexico
Radio, Bosch Running Lights, Fender Mirror, Bumper Guards, Tool
Set, Kinder Seats and Matching Luggage.On 10/7/1959 the car was
Registered to Gerard Helmecke, 808 Bordesholm, Holstein, Germany.On
10/16/1963 the car was shipped to Benzel Busch Mercedes Motor Car
Corp, 28 Grand Ave Englewood, New Jersey, who was and still is the
Largest Mercedes Benz dealership in New Jersey. It was purchased by
Russel Caulder from Long Island, New York.In August of 1976 the car
was purchased by our client from an ad in the New York Times in
honor of the first birthday of his daughter. He owned the car since
and three years ago embarked upon the epic restoration that results
in this beautiful automobile.The 190sl went through an
extensive,complete nut and bolt rotisserie restoration. The body
was meticulously stripped by new dustless liquid blasting that
doesnt harm metal. The engine and original Solex carburetors were
restored and tuned to factory specification by German craftsmen.
Every internal engine part is brand new. The original and
unreplaceable air boxes were shipped to Poland and restored to
as-new by expert craftsmen. The headlights, fog lights, windshield
wipers and other electrics are all Correct Bosch components. The
original Becker Mexico radio was refurbished by technicians in
England. The transmission, rear end all suspension including
springs, shocks, brakes are all restored to as-new condition. All
Brake drums are numbered and original. Correct Rosso Red leather
was sourced from Mercedes original suppliers and used in the total
interior restoration including the rare Kinder Seat. All seat
frames were re-chromed and fitted with new springs and padding in
all the seats cushions and backrests. All the gauges were restored
to as-new by Palo Alto Speedometer in California. All the chrome
was refinished to Show Chrome standards. New correct German rugs.
The top frame was refinished and fitted with a correct German
Convertible top. All bright work and badges are exceptionally
polished.We do not believe you will find the equal of this 190SL
and finding a restorable example and duplicating the effort put
into this car would prohibitively expensive. This is a car that
will bring incredible pride of ownership and instant gratification
to its next owner. Independent expert inspection is invited.
