1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster
Chassis No. 121040-10-9501491
Engine No. 121921-10-9501156
Lifelong California Car, from 35 Years of Previous Ownership
Numbers-Matching Engine and Gearbox - Verified by Mercedes-Benz
DataCard
Well Documented History with Copious Records from 1977-2020
Beautifully Presented, U.S. Delivery 190SL in Stunning Colors
Benefiting from Recent Major Service and Detailing
Offered with Unrestored, Optional 190SL Hardtop
Complete with Original Manuals, Publications, Books, Jack & Spare
Tire Assembly
The 190SL was sold alongside the more expensive Mercedes-Benz
300SL, which it closely resembled both in its styling and in its
fully independent suspension. The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL impresses on
account of unquestionable sophistication and style.
According to copies of the original Mercedes-Benz Production Order
and DataCard on file, 121040-10-9501491 was commissioned in April
1959 and completed on May 25, finished in Light Blue (334) with a
White top (50), over Cream Leather / Carpeting (1060) and optioned
as follows:
Special Upholstery
10009-121 Special Outer Guidance for the USA
55031/1 Bumper Horns, Front
55087/5 Left side, Rearview Mirror, Supplied Loose
55096/4 Becker Europa MU Radio, with Hirschman Antenna
10142/1 5-Whitewall Tires
Standard Wheel Rings, Supplied Loose
An Elegant Choice for The Ideal "Driver's" 190SL
Destined for the U.S. market and imported through Los Angeles,
California, it's believed the Roadster would reside in the state
for the remainder of its days under limited ownership and
occasional use. Earliest recorded ownership documents Jim Jones of
San Luis Obispo, CA through the late 1970's to mid-1980's, when
Robert Pittenger of Atascadero, CA took ownership. Mileage on
record consistently tracks from 1982 at 11,400mi to its current
reading of 31,000. 9501491 would receive a substantial amount of
mechanical and cosmetic upkeep throughout Pittenger's care, the
bulk of which was performed in the mid-1990s to early 2000s.
Although, it appears that the car was frequently upkept and
serviced over the last 35 years, only tailing off in more recent
years. Copious records dating from 1977-2020 accompany the
sale.
9501491 now wears a striking livery of Blue Metallic (DB387) over
Black Leather upholstery, Dark Blue carpeting (318) and a Dark Blue
Top with tan headliner. Matching 1959 date coded wheels complement,
while wearing 5 new 175/80R13 BF Goodrich white walled tires. The
cabin's interior is nicely detailed and tidy, with working
electrics and safety equipment - while the paint is still very
glossy, as is the brightwork. The luggage compartment displays
correct gray mats, jack, and 4/59 stamped spare with matching tire.
The 190s engine bay is equally kempt and presentable with Solex
carburetors, correct equipment, fresh hoses and consumable items.
The car's undercarriage is pleasantly preserved in appearance and
very solid. An unrestored hardtop, with stand offers the driver
three different top options should they choose to install.
Benefiting from a recent 2020 major service and tune-up - the
service team DriverSource addressed and installed an OEM lamp
switch, ring gear and all new associated shifter components, axle
boots, steering wheel, horn button, ring and shifter knob, choke
and heater cables, flasher, brake switch and bulbs, transmission
mounts, brake master cylinder and fuel level sending unit, R&R
starter, new battery, filter and fluids. All records of recent
parts and services are included in the car's dossier, as well as
numerous 190SL service manuals, parts catalogues, technical books
and original parts. An assortment of rarely seen original owner's
manuals, cards and booklets are found within the vinyl folio.
Classic Mercedes-Benz styling as the sensible alternative to the
untouchable 300SL, we offer this admirable 190SL for worldwide
purchase and delivery form our Houston, Texas showroom.
$92,500.00
Offers/Trades Welcomed
To learn more about this vehicle, please contact our sales
department at (281) 497-1000 or
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