Buying a Mercedes-Benz 190 SL. Complete Guide

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    Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, 1962

    Chassis No.: 17238 Engine No.: 17293 Registration: CSV 882 • Engine and gearbox rebuilt • Superb condition – near concours • One of 562 right hand drive example The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a two-door grand touring convertible with a removable hardtop that was produced between May 1955 and February 1963 with a prototype first shown at the 1954 New Y

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    Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible, 1962

    Chassis No.: 12104010020797 Auction: Monterey 2026 Auction date: August 15, 2026 Lot No.: R42 • Engine: Inline 4-cylinder • Transmission: Manual • Exterior: Black • Interior: Tan • Body: Convertible • Older extensive restoration which included paint, interior, glass and replacement rear fenders that were sourced directly from the factory and leathe

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    Mercedes-Benz SL600 Convertible, 2002

    Chassis No.: WDBFA76F22F202641 Auction: Kissimmee 2014 Auction date: January 26, 2014 Lot No.: G191 $31,900 | Sold • Engine: V-12 • Exterior: Silver • Interior: Black • Body: Convertible • Silver Arrow edition • 1 of only 100 made • Original MSRP of $136,195 • 13,760 actual miles • One owner • Panorama hard top • Black power convertible soft top •

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    Mercedes-Benz SL600 Convertible, 1994

    Chassis No.: WDBFA76E9RF091281 Auction: Kansas City 2020 Auction date: November 21, 2020 Lot No.: S30 $9,900 | Sold • Exterior: Red • Interior: Beige • Body: Convertible • Highly original condition • 6.0L/389 HP V-12 engine • 4-speed automatic transmission • RennTech exhaust system • Rebuilt suspension system • Original Red paint with Beige leather

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    Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible, 2003

    Chassis No.: WDBSK75F53F033066 Auction: Kansas City 2020 Auction date: November 21, 2020 Lot No.: S51 $11,000 | Sold • Exterior: Red • Interior: Tan • Body: Convertible • 5.0L/302 HP engine • Automatic transmission • Power retractable hardtop • Leather interior • Heated seats • Dual-zone climate control • Navigation • Alloy wheels • Clean CarFax ht

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    Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible, 1988

    Chassis No.: WDBBA48D3JA077637 Auction: Louisville 2019 Auction date: September 21, 2019 Lot No.: F170 $11,550 | Sold • Exterior: White • Interior: Blue • Body: Convertible • Arctic White paint with Blue interior • Blue soft top and White hardtop • Original books • Clean CarFax 5.6L, Automatic https://www.mecum.com/lots/384392/1988-mercedes-benz-56

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    Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster, 1961

    Chassis No.: 12104010020833 Auction: Monterey 2022 Auction date: August 20, 2022 Lot No.: S116 $123,750 | Sold • Exterior: White • Interior: Black • Body: Roadster • Odometer shows 67,000 miles • Matching numbers • 1.9L inline SOHC 4-cylinder engine • 4-speed manual transmission • White exterior • Black convertible top • Hardtop included • New tire

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    Mercedes-Benz SL600 Convertible, 1997

    Chassis No.: WDBFA76FXVF151765 Auction: Monterey 2022 Auction date: August 20, 2022 Lot No.: T44 $10,000 | High bid • Exterior: Silver • Interior: Gray • Body: Convertible • Removable hardtop • Odometer reads 70,968 miles • 6.0L/389 HP V-12 engine • Top speed of 155 MPH • 0-60 MPH in 5.5 seconds • 5-speed automatic transmission • Silver with Gray i

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    Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible, 1989

    Chassis No.: WDBBA48D5KA100661 Auction: Monterey 2025 Auction date: August 16, 2025 Lot No.: S53.1 $29,000 | High bid • Odometer: 52,488 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: White • Interior: Blue • Body: Convertible • 5.6L alloy V-8 engine • Recently serviced Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection with new pumps, pressure regulator

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    Mercedes-Benz 450SL Convertible, 1980

    Chassis No.: WDB10704412062625 Auction: Monterey 2026 Auction date: August 15, 2026 Lot No.: T43 • Odometer: 49,227 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Yellow • Interior: Black • Body: Convertible • Garage kept • Hardtop and soft top • 4.5L V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • Power steering • Power brakes 4.5L V-8, Automatic

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    Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible, 1998

    Chassis No.: WDBFA67F3WF166232 Auction: Monterey 2026 Auction date: August 15, 2026 Lot No.: T168 • Odometer: 51,124 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Smoke Silver Metallic • Interior: Tan • Body: Convertible • Late production R129 chassis • 5.0L/315 HP M119 32-valve V-8 engine • Rated at 347 lb-ft of torque • 5-speed automa

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    Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible, 1989

    Chassis No.: WDBBA48D1KA099962 Auction: Portland 2019 Auction date: June 22, 2019 Lot No.: S20 $17,600 | Sold • Interior: Champagne • Body: Convertible • Blue Green metallic paint • Champagne leather interior • Chrome factory wheels • Two tops • First aid kit in trunk • Accessory windscreen included • Clean CarFax • Hard top stand NOT included with

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    Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster, 1970

    Chassis No.: 11304412014788 Auction: Rogers' Classic Car Museum 2015 Auction date: February 28, 2015 Lot No.: S174 $44,000 | Sold • Exterior: Red • Body: Roadster • Car has not been started • Car has not been driven • Needs fuel injection work • Fire Red with Tan interior • 2.8L/170 HP inline-6 engine • Automatic transmission • Front and rear bumpe

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    Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster, 1959

    Chassis No.: 121040109500999 Auction: Monterey 2024 Auction date: August 17, 2024 Lot No.: F62 $258,500 | Sold • Odometer: 9,803 miles • Engine: Inline 4-cylinder • Transmission: Manual • Exterior: Black • Interior: Red • Body: Roadster • Discovered in 2014 after having been parked in a Southern California Garage since 1978 • Meticulous nut and bol

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    Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible, 1998

    Chassis No.: WDBFA67FXWF166423 Auction: Kansas City 2020 Auction date: November 21, 2020 Lot No.: F89 $8,250 | Sold • Exterior: Black • Interior: Tan • Body: Convertible • 5.0L V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • Hardtop and soft top • Air conditioning • Leather interior • Power windows • Alloy wheels • Clean CarFax 5.0L, Automatic https://www.me

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    Mercedes-Benz 450SL Roadster, 1979

    Chassis No.: 10704412049414 Auction: Portland 2019 Auction date: June 22, 2019 Lot No.: F65 $5,500 | Sold • Exterior: Red • Interior: Brown • Body: Roadster • Power windows • Power brakes • AM/FM stereo • Removable hardtop • Owners manual • Spare key • Spare tire and jack • This consignment is being sold without a DEQ Certificate of Compliance (pas

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    Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible, 2004

    Chassis No.: WDBSK75F44F073205 Auction: Las Vegas 2020 Auction date: November 14, 2020 Lot No.: F15 $11,550 | Sold • Exterior: Silver • Interior: Grey • Body: Convertible • Power retractable hardtop • 5.0L/302 HP engine • Automatic transmission • Navigation • Leather interior • Heated seats • Dual zone climate control • Alloy wheels • Clean CarFax

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    Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster, 1955

    Chassis No.: 5500107 Auction: Rogers' Classic Car Museum 2015 Auction date: February 28, 2015 Lot No.: S175 $82,500 | Sold • Exterior: Red • Body: Roadster • Car has been started in the last two weeks • May still need mechanical and fuel system maintenance • Car has not been driven • Flame Red with matching interior • 1.9L/105 HP inline-4 engine •

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    Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster, 1969

    Chassis No.: 11304412004171 Auction: Monterey 2022 Auction date: August 20, 2022 Lot No.: S11 $209,000 | Sold • Exterior: Dark Olive • Interior: Cognac • Body: Roadster • Original owner, Dr. George Geanekopulos, had the car from 1968 until his passing in 2018 • Odometer reads 32,954 miles • Matching numbers 2.8L/170 HP inline 6-cylinder engine • Ma

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    Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible, 2004

    Chassis No.: WDBSK75F74F068368 Auction: Tulsa 2026 Auction date: June 6, 2026 Lot No.: F40 $15,400 | Sold • Odometer: 81,750 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Pewter • Interior: Tan • Body: Convertible • Power retractable hardtop • 5.0L/302 HP V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • Navigation • Leather interior • Heated seats

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