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 a new soft
top and frame. Recently fully professionally restored with the
odometer reading some 22,589 miles!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. The restoration was done
on this vehicle from June 2022 through December 2023. Restoration
was done by Steve Crowley Motorcars with some guidance from Will
Samples at S amp;S Imports, a highly respected restorer of Mercedes
Benz roadsters. We have on file details of the line-by-line
handwritten notes summary of the restoration work as it was
performed along with a partial list of parts. All parts used were
OEM quality. Total labor hours were 925 for this project.1957
Mercedes Benz 190SL VIN Number (Chassis Number) 7500732Beautiful
Black (40 G) exterior Glassurit finish with Rosser Red Leather
interior and black canvas top expertly fitted to the vehicle.Nut
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 Original Solexes rebuilt and in
box in the trunkExtensive 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
Interior work 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 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.
