1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

The 190 SL delivered the 300 SL's glamour at a civilised pace, and values have long since recognised what stylists always knew: this is one of the prettiest cars of the 1950s. This example was restored by a German marque specialist with a documented bare-metal repaint in its original silver.

It comes complete with both tops — the rare colour-matched hardtop and a new canvas soft top — plus a fitted luggage piece trimmed to match the red leather. Data card copy confirms the colour scheme and delivery specification.

Restoration & condition

• Complete restoration by a German 190 SL specialist, finished 2022
• Bare-metal repaint in original DB 180 silver; new chrome throughout
• Engine and gearbox rebuilt; carburettors restored and jetted correctly
• New red leather to original pattern with correct perforated inserts
• Both tops restored; fitted luggage commissioned to match

Graded Grade I — Concours restoration under the Ferrobello grading standard. A recent, documented nut-and-bolt restoration finished to judged-concours standard. Every fastener, finish and date code verified against factory build records.