1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for sale

€94,950

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Mileage
5,469 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1961
Power
122 PS (90 kW)

1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a used car showing 5,469 km. It is powered by a 1,897 cm³ petrol engine rated at 122 PS (90 kW). It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Grey with a Black interior. It is a 2-seat car.

The bodywork has been given the look of the 190 SL Rennsport, which lends the classic roadster lines a clearly sportier attitude; the seller describes the treatment as a style, not as an original competition car.

Inside, black leather upholstery, a black headlining and a deliberately plain dashboard keep the cabin pure and centred on the drive, with comfort seats for both occupants. A tailored car cover is supplied, and the seller presents the roadster as a car for lovers of classic mechanics.

The car is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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, with a four-speed fully synchronised manual gearbox with the lever between the seats, rear-wheel drive and a 3.90:1 axle.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Grey
Interior
Black
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
5,469 km
Condition
Used
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Powertrain

Engine capacity
1,897 cc
Cylinders
4
Power quoted by the dealer
122 PS (90 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
2
Kerb weight
1,000 kg
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 5

  • Black leather upholstery
  • Car cover
  • Open top
  • Comfort seats
  • Black headlining

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 190 SL in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz 190 SL priced above or below the European market?

At €94,950, it sits below the median of €144,750 for the 8 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. 13% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 190 SL be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold 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. The price shown is the Dutch market price published by the dealer: for a car already registered in the Netherlands it may include the BPM, the Dutch registration tax, which a buyer who exports does not normally pay. Ask the dealer for the amount excluding BPM.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 190 SL cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €8,436 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €94,950, 1026% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1955 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz 190 SL compare?

5,469 km recorded, against a median of 4,500 km across the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz 190 SL are priced closest to this one?

a 1960 car in Sweden at €89,300, and a 1957 car in the Netherlands at €119,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, and how does a purchase work?

3B Exclusief, a professional dealer in Rotterdam, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 190 SL be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Rotterdam, Netherlands, 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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