Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics to present this absolutely exceptional 1957
Mercedes 190SL Roadster in Black over Red leather interior powered
by it's matching #'s 1,897cc/120hp four-cylinder engine with dual
carbs and teamed with a four-speed manual gearbox and with it's
original factory hard top and a new soft top and frame. Recently
fully professionally restored with the odometer reading some 4,147
miles.ORIGINAL DATA CARD FROM MERCEDES FACTORY IN STUTTGART,
GERMANY CONFIRMING AN ALL MATCHING NUMBERS VEHICLE! The 190SL model
shares much of the styling with the 300SL roadster and also
qualities that made the 300SL such a historically significant
vehicle. With the 1954-1963 Mercedes Benz 300SL selling regularly
at auction for over $1 million dollars, the savvy Mercedes Benz
investors are buying up the best examples of the 190SL
available.This particular example we are offering for sale is a nut
and bolt restoration by two of the best 190SL restorers in the U.S.
(Steve Crowley with oversight by Will Samples of S amp;S Imports in
Dallas, Texas) 1957 Mercedes Benz 190SL with original removable
hardtopVIN Number (Chassis Number) 7502834Beautiful Black (DB40)
exterior Glassurit finish with Rosser Red Leather interior and
black canvas top expertly fitted to the vehicle.All Matching number
vehicle as confirmed by Original Build Sheet provided by Mercedes
Benz in GermanyNut and bolt rotisserie restoration to show quality
standardsThe quality of a well restored vehicle can best be judged
by the attention to detail underneath and under the hood.Completely
rebuilt engine, transmission, rear axle with new boot, front
suspension. No mechanicals were overlooked.All fresh anodized
parts, fully rebuilt brake booster, all new hoses and factory
correct Baruch hose clamps.The undercarriage of this vehicle
including fuel tank is properly restored with attention to factory
correct colors and marking.All fenderwells and entire undercarriage
are refinished to factory specs with correct colors.The engine bay
is equally impressive with its spotless appearance, proper
refinishing of components and correct badges and decals.The
absolute most impressive feature of this top notch restoration is
the attention to detail of the bodywork.The vehicle's panels gap
out beautifully and the contours are fitted perfectly with the
vehicle's show quality bright work.All rubber components and
weatherstripping on entire car have been replaced with OEM
materials.Rare and Desirable Options include:Driver and Passenger
Sun visorsOriginal Rear reflectorsBecker Europa Radio All gauges
restored to original show quality by Hollywood SpeedometerSolexes
rebuilt to original standards and calibrated by Will Samples of S
amp;S Imports in Dallas, TX.Extensive care was taken to refinish
all aluminum and metal parts in engine bay to correct and original
factory finishes.All body chrome was replated to a show quality
standard by Advanced Plating in Nashville, TN.Interior work was
done by ASI Upholstery in Dallas to exacting standards.The trunk
comes complete with its original spare wheel, jack and lug
wrench.Driving is believing as the vehicle runs and drives
beautifully with only few miles since its mechanicals were
completed during restoration.The car is a superb example in every
way fully restored with no expense spared and with exceptional
Black paint and has a very attractive interior finished in Red
leather with gleaming chrome gauge surrounds and brilliant chrome
touches throughout. An excellent driver boasting a thick file of
recent service records and that also shows extremely well, this
rare and highly desirable 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.