1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for sale

Name: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: jm0040
Price: 184950 GBP
Availability: InStock

£184,950

London, United Kingdom

Mileage: 1,931 km
First registration: 1962

1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for Sale in the United Kingdom

The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was shown at the New York motor show in 1954 and built from 1955 to 1963, largely at the urging of Max Hoffman, the American importer who had seen what the racing 300 SL could do for the brand. It used a far simpler four-cylinder and a unit body derived from the Ponton saloon, cost about half as much as the 300 SL and sold roughly eight times as many; some seven in ten went to the United States.

This right-hand-drive 190 SL dates from 1962. Its present owner bought it in 2018 and sent it straight to SL Classics in Germany for a restoration from the bare shell: the body was taken back to metal and painted in Blu Julie, a dark metallic blue, the cabin retrimmed in beige leather under a dark blue canvas hood, and the engine, gearbox, brakes and suspension all rebuilt. A three-piece leather luggage set made to fit the boot was ordered with it. The dealer quotes just under 1,200 miles, about 1,931 km, since the work was finished, and the file holds service invoices, MOT certificates going back to the 1970s and two albums of restoration photographs.

It is a used car, offered by Joe Macari in London, United Kingdom.

Technical Information

This unit

Location: London, United Kingdom
Exterior colour: Blu Julie
Interior: Beige

Further details

Driver position: Right-hand drive
Mileage quoted by the dealer: 1,200 miles

Manufacturer figures

Engine: 1,897 cc M121 BII inline four-cylinder, single overhead camshaft, two Solex carburettors
Engine capacity: 1,897 cc
Power: 105 PS (77 kW) at 5,700 rpm
Torque: 142 Nm at 3,200 rpm
Gearbox: Four-speed manual, fully synchronised
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Top speed: 173 km/h
Units built: 25,881, from 1955 to 1963

Equipment

Equipment 7

Ground-up restoration by SL Classics, Germany, from 2018
Bare-metal respray in Blu Julie
Beige leather interior, fully retrimmed
Dark blue canvas hood
Engine, gearbox, brakes and suspension overhauled
Three-piece matching leather luggage set
UK roadworthiness certificates from the 1970s and two restoration photo albums

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 £184,950, about €215,761, it sits above the median of €139,500 for the 15 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. 93% 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 United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in London, United Kingdom. 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.

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

The German list price of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL roadster from May 1955 was DM 16,500 (DM 17,650 with hardtop), i.e. €8,436 at the fixed conversion rate of DM 1.95583 to the euro, excluding options; it is the launch price, not that of the 1962 model year. The UK seller asks £184,950, about €215,761 at LUSSO's indicative 28 August 2026 rate of £1 = €1.16658889. The +2458% is nominal change over several decades, with no adjustment for inflation: it is not a real appreciation, and the seller's VAT basis is not stated.

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

1,931 km recorded, against a median of 4,985 km across the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-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 1961 car in the Netherlands at €189,500, and a 1959 car in Czechia at €181,794. 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?

Joe Macari, a professional dealer in London, United Kingdom. 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 London, United Kingdom, 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.

1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for sale

1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for Sale in the United Kingdom