Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics to present this absolutely exceptional example
of a 1957 Mercedes 190SL Roadster with a documented frame off
restoration in White over Black leather interior powered by it's
original matching #'s 1,897cc/120hp four-cylinder engine with dual
Weber carbs and teamed with a four-speed manual gearbox. Recently
fully professionally restored with the odometer reading some 548
miles since the restoration.The car is a superb example in every
way with exceptional White paint and has a very attractive interior
finished in black leather with gleaming chrome gauge surrounds and
brilliant chrome touches throughout. A frame off restoration that
shows as new, this rare and highly desirable matching #'s 190SL
Roadster will be a cherished addition to any serious
collection!Stylistically evocative of the mighty 300SL, but with a
slightly less complex drive train, the sleek, aerodynamic and
comparatively light Mercedes Benz 190SL was very advanced for its
time. The 190SL was praised for its outstanding achievement in
styling, engineering, quality of design, detailing and workmanship,
as well as the general feeling of solidity which the car
immediately conveys. The open-top Mercedes Benz was not designed as
a thorough-bred sports car. Instead, it was conceived as an elegant
two-seater for touring and everyday driving. Although the Mercedes
190SL was described as a roadster, it was actually a proper
cabriolet with roll-up windows and a well-insulated top.A timeless
classic whose beautiful styling has aged very well, the 190SL is
still comfortable and competent by modern standards. The final
production tally by Mercedes from 1955 to 1963 was 25,881 cars,
about 10,000 of which were sold in the USA. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL
is among the most desirable cars of its era. Surviving Mercedes
190SL's have become increasingly collectible in recent years and
they are much sought after all over the world.