Chassis N. 121040-6504009
Engine N. 121921-6504051

Participant in the 2017 Mille Miglia
Professionally restored
Equipped with FIVA, ASI targa Oro A3, ACI Csai Passport and Mercedes Datacard
Matching numbers and matching colour

In the 1950s, the Mercedes 300SL was one of the most desirable cars of the time, but also not very accessible due to its high cost. It was for this reason that Hoffman, the official importer of Mercedes-Benz in the United States, urged the parent company to produce a new car that had the elegance and sportiness of the 300SL, but with a cost that was accessible to a greater number of enthusiasts. Thus the W121 project was born.

In 1955 the 190SL was unveiled, which quickly became one of the most fascinating and coveted roadsters of all time. It had the floorpan of the 180 saloon, shortened and stiffened and with a load-bearing body. The engine was a 1.9-litre in-line four-cylinder that could deliver a maximum output of 105 hp. It had two Solex twin-body carburettors. The engine unit was housed on an auxiliary front frame, which provided better soundproofing to improve the quietness of the cabin.

This splendid 1956 190SL was a model destined for the American market, and according to the present documentation it was produced in 1956. According to the Datacard, this 190SL was produced in the original colour in which it is still painted in Feuerwher Rot DB 554 with a white leather interior and had the Becker Le Mans radio as an option.

In 2016, a complete and professional restoration was carried out, covering the entire car. To date, it is in excellent overall condition and shows signs of regular use from rallies and regularity events. This car participated in the 2017 Mille Miglia with number and is registered with ASI, FIVA and ACI Csai.

Comfortable, usable and reliable, this 190SL is the perfect car to take part in the most important events.