This 1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is powered by a 1.9-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in white over black vinyl. Equipment includes a removable hardtop, a black convertible soft top, 13″ steel wheels with body-color hubcaps, a Becker radio, and lap belts. More recent work included re-plating the exterior brightwork and replacing the gaskets and diaphragms for the Solex carburetors.
The 1.9-liter M121 inline-four was factory rated at 104 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. The gaskets and diaphragms for the dual Solex carburetors were replaced in 2023. Engine stamping 121.928-10-003622 matches the engine number listed on the data card. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission.
Among the items included in the sale are a spare ivory-color steering wheel, the aforementioned hardtop, a cam cover, a set of wheel trim rings, body trim pieces, top latches, a clutch, used shock absorbers, a carburetor tuning video, service records and invoices dating back to the 1970s, an owner’s manual, a period Mercedes-Benz 190SL catalog, enthusiast literature, an owner’s manual, and a factory jack and tool kit.
Features include a replacement black convertible soft top, a driver-side mirror, and Sekurit glass.
The exterior brightwork was re-chromed in June 2007, and repairs to the right-front fender and headlight area were performed.
The factory hardtop was replaced with a white unit from a 1962 model and will require adjustment to fit.
Steel 13″ wheels wear chrome trim rings, hubcaps with body-color accents, and 185/70 Yokohama AVID Touring tires.
The car is equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension, rear swing axles with coil springs, and power-assisted drum brakes.
Recent work included the installation of an ATE brake booster.
The cabin features a painted metal dashboard and low-back bucket seats upholstered in replacement black vinyl as well as matching door panels, dashboard trim, and square weave carpeting.
Amenities include lap belts, an analog clock, a dashboard-mounted rearview mirror, and a Becker Grand Prix push-button AM/FM/SW radio.
The two-spoke ivory-color steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames VDO instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel level.
The five-digit odometer have rolled over and indicates 50k miles,TMU.
