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1955 190 SL
Convertible
€139,500
Price on request
Berlin, Germany
This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a used car. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Blue with a Blue interior.
An early 190 SL from the first year of production: according to its data card, it was registered for the first time on 19 October 1955 in Schwandorf, Bavaria. Its numbers and its colour scheme still match the specification in which it was delivered, and it keeps its original fitted luggage.
An SL specialist restored it completely over several years, using nothing but genuine Mercedes-Benz parts that he gathered from around the world over some fifteen years, so that every detail is as it was in 1955. Its early build date makes it eligible for the Mille Miglia.
The car is located in Berlin, Germany.
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL uses the 1,897 cc M121 BII inline-four with a single overhead camshaft driven by a duplex chain, bore and stroke 85 by 83.6 mm, breathing through two Solex 44PHH twin-choke sidedraught carburettors, rated at 105 PS (77 kW) at 5,700 rpm and 142 Nm at 3,200 rpm, and a top speed of 173 km/h, with a four-speed fully synchronised manual gearbox with the lever between the seats, rear-wheel drive and a 3.90:1 axle.
Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.
FAQ
The car is located in Berlin, Germany. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.
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The car is at Berlin, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.
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