Description
Lot #777 - Classic 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster, the younger sibling of the famed 300SL. Finished in its original color of MBZ color Code DB334 Hellblau Blue over red leather interior and complimented by a black German canvas top. Documented two owner car of which the original owner had the privilege of owning the car for 50 years. It has been treated to a detailed and thorough restoration suitable for the most demanding collector of post war Mercedes-Benz sports cars. Great attention to detail was given in the restoration which can be seen in the flawless and blemish free blue paint, arrow-straight body and in the immaculate and correct red leather interior. Great detail has also been given to the engine bay that houses the original 1.9 Liter, 105hp inline 4 cylinder which features correct dual downdraft Solex carburetors and is mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. The trunk in finished in correct semigloss black paint and features the Mercedes-Benz factory jack.