This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is powered by a 1.9-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in blue over red leather. Equipment includes a black convertible top, 13″ steel wheels, body-color hubcaps, and Weber carburetors.
The 1.9-liter M121 inline-four was factory rated at 104 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. In preparation for sale, the generator and battery wiring were replaced, as were the Weber 40 DCOE 151 carburetors, fuel hoses and filter, intake-manifold gasket, coolant and heater hoses, and battery. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a synchronized four-speed manual transmission. The clutch and pressure plate were replaced in preparation for sale along with the shifter and clutch-pedal bushings, and the flywheel was machined concurrently.
The VIN listed on the title is 1210426502255, which is a combination of the “Typ” 190SL/121042 and the “Fahrgestell-Nr.” 6502255 sequences on the above placard.
Finished from the factory in Light Blue metallic (DB353H), the car has been repainted in blue and features a replacement black convertible soft top.
Other equipment includes a driver-side mirror plus a bright windshield surround, grille, and bumpers.
Body-color steel 13″ wheels wear chrome trim rings, hubcaps with body-color accents, and 185/80 Maxxis MA-1 whitewall tires.
The car is equipped with a control-arm front suspension, rear swing axles with coil springs, and power-assisted drum brakes.
The brake master cylinder was replaced and the system bled in preparation for sale.
The cabin has been refurbished and features low-back bucket seats upholstered in red leather as well as matching door panels and dashboard trim.
Features include an AM/FM radio, a heater, lap belts, a glovebox, and a dashboard-mounted rearview mirror.
The two-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer along with gauges for oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel level.
The five-digit odometer shows approximately 99,990 miles, true mileage is unknown.
