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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121 (1961), German vehicle, bodywork restored at Mercedes, over €10,000 invested in the last 2 years
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Kickdown Check Kick-down inventory is carried out on the ground 169 photos Investments: DM 24.999.99 (12/2000) and € 10.896.75 (12/2024). The body has already been completely restored at Mercedes Classic data rating from January 2025 with the note 3+ available HU passed in September 2026 without defects, valid until 09/2028 Facts & Specification Year of construction: 1961 First registration: Germany, 02.03.1961 Engine: 1.9-litre inline four-cylinder (1,884 cm3) with 105 hp (77 kW) Gearbox: Manual four-speed transmission Outer colour: Graphite grey DB190 (original colour) Interior: Leather in red TÜV up to 09/2028, H-mark Equipment: Original Radio Becker Mexico Timer Fabric cover in black Steel rims with chrome-plated wheel caps Tyres Michelin ZX 6.40/7.00 R13 (12/2024) Replacement wheel Condition Exterior Outer color is the original color graphite grey (DB190) The bodywork was extensively repaired in 2000 at DaimlerChrysler AG's Bielefeld branch, including with new planking in front, new lateral beam in front and new rear floor and cavity conservation. In the course of the restoration work, the car was completely repainted The body is in a very well maintained condition with only light patina Shortly before the photos, a blessur was created at the rear left fender (Figures 54 and 55). This is already included in the minimum price 12/2024 Longitudinal support outer and inner shell were repaired at the entrance to the right Interior Interior in red leather The interior is in a well-kept condition with age-related signs of use Driver and passenger seat were reworked 12/2024, the patina was preserved Technology The vehicle is registered The engine is running perfectly. Whether it is the original engine is not known Carburettors were removed 12/2024, cleaned and adjusted, the gaskets of the intake system were renewed Also the transmission switches perfectly Technical defects are not known Last maintenance: 12/2024 History Ownership history Between 1978 and 2000 several decommissionings and re-registrations are registered in the vehicle letter 03/1985: Conversion to a holder in Bielefeld 06/1978: Replacement vehicle letter issued in Solingen, the original letter is lost 03/1961: First registration in Germany The total number of holders is not known Distances read (five digits): 18.667 km (07/2024, workshop bill), 18.782 km (09/2026, HU report), currently approx. 18.830 km Service history 09/2026 at 18.782 km: main inspection without defects, DEKRA 12/2024 at 18.667 km: maintenance service with oil service, spark plugs, valve play and transmission oil, lubrication service, carburettor overhauled, intake system sealed, brake fluid renewed, four new tires, longitudinal beams at the entrance to the right repaired, seats reworked, main examination, Heinrich Göbel GmbH (authorized Mercedes-Benz Service and Mercedes Benz ClassicPartner), Neu-Isenburg, Invoicing amount € 10,896,75 12/2000: Comprehensive body repair, windshield installed, window lifter renewed, bumper overhauled, electrical system repaired, TÜV acceptance, DaimlerChrysler AG branch Bielefeld, invoice amount 24.999.99 DM Documents Vehicle letter (replacement letter of 1978) Vehicle registration number HU DEKRA report of 09/2026 Workshop bill Heinrich Göbel GmbH from 12/2024 Repair invoice DaimlerChrysler AG Branch Bielefeld from 12/2000 Classic Data rating from January 2025 with 3+ note Executive summary For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) from 1961 with first registration in Germany, H-mark and HU until September 2028. The body was extensively repaired in 2000 at the DaimlerChrysler branch Bielefeld, the vehicle is completely repainted. In December 2024, a Mercedes-Benz partner invested EUR 10,896.75 in maintenance, carburettor, brake fluid, new tyres, the longitudinal support on the right and the processing of the seats. Body and red leather interior are in a well-kept condition with age-related signs of use. A checkbook is not available, the vehicle letter is a replacement letter from 1978 and the mileage is only partly comprehensible. The 190 SL fits with buyers looking for a documented maintained roadster with signs of wear.
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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121 (1961), German vehicle, bodywork restored at Mercedes, over €10,000 invested in the last 2 years

1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121 with restored bodywork by Mercedes Classic, 1.9-litre inline four-cylinder engine (105 hp), manual transmission, German vehicle, over €10,000 invested in last 2 years, HU valid until 09/2028.

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10.000 €

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Price checked 09/10/2026, 17:12:28

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10d 21h 25m
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Lot Details

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Currency
EUR
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Location
Darmstadt, DE
Lot Ends
20 Oct 2026, 19:35:00
Auction Ends
20 Oct 2026, 19:35:00
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