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1963 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
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$118,500.00
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| Address: Marina del Rey, CA | |
Exterior Color: Gray | |
| Interior Color: Red | |
Transmission: Manual | |
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Chequered Flag International inc is pleased to offer this 1963 Mercedes 190 Sl in Graphite Grey with Red interior. Very original and correct throughout. Mercedes Classic Center provided the information below from its data card and it is as equipped new with its original engine and colors. The only deviation being that it was not originally supplied with a soft top but it does now have one. Engine: 121928.10.002956. Transmission: 025318 190- Paint, Graphite Grey 204- Interior Trim, Red Leather 401- Single seas 441- Bumper with guards, front 491- U.S. Version 515- Becker radio set Europe USA 641- White-wall tires 320- Outside rearview mirror, on the left, loose 330- Mode of packing VE IV 318- Stock rim trim rings, delivered separately Front left axle- 25319 Front right axle- 14214 Rear axle- 017999 Steering box- 25101 Wheel- 5 x 13 Tire- 6,4 x 13 Produced: Late July/ Early August 1962 Absolutely straight, rust and accident free body with one repaint. fantastic original interior. Superb mechanically and a delight to drive, good power, nice syncros, clutch, steering and brakes are all good. Comes with its original books and service records (we have pdf's we can email). Below is some research provided by the seller. Please note that it is no longer registered to its original California license plates. Inspections encouraged, all sales as-is. sales tax and license fees due if delivered in California. Through comprehensive research we have discovered that the car was sold new to Judis Berchen in CA. It stayed with this first owner for many years and 10's of thousands of miles. While detailed service history is not available it is evident via the original service booklet that the car was consistently cared for at the selling dealer and other Mercedes-Benz Dealers. The mileage was always logged and the service tickets ripped out with the tabs stamped for a good record of care. It's last recorded service stamp per the original service booklet was completed at 36,710 miles by Autocourse Inc. in Hayward, CA. Beyond this, Mrs. Berchen kept a record in the back of the service booklet dating the year and miles for services completed. The last service was completed in 7/15 of 1970 at 83,076 miles. We can assume the car was either sold to it's second CA owner, or, put into storage until about 1980 when the estimated second or third owner purchased the vehicle. A Mr. Harold Seyferth of Monterey, CA acquired the 190SL as a collector and enthusiast as an addition to his small collection at that time. It was well kept in the hands of Greg Bean's Automotive in Monterey, CA for many years, and has been reported to have always been an outstanding example according to a recent conversation with the owner of Greg Beans Automotive. Mr. Seyferth was also a very early member of the 190SL Group, and as such he had a focus on preserving the car, driving it, and keeping it as original as possible down to the correct rubber mats. It was however in the mid 1980's that the decision was made to do a light respray of the original Graphite Grey over the original paint. As such this is indeed a one repaint example and at the time was completed well enough that today it can easily be considered preservation worthy. By 1997, according to service records at this time during Mr. Seyferth's ownership the mileage showed to be 22,900 miles before it was passed along to its next CA custodian. A Mr. John Pollock of San Mateo, CA acquired the car from Mr. Seyferth later in 1997 showing 23,499 miles at this time. Receipts are present during the term of his ownership showing consistent use and servicing. During this time the car also relocated to Houston, TX with the owner during a job relocation but was none the less enjoyed and cared for regularly. The last receipt present for this ownership is in October of 2010 showing 30,436 miles for a $1,500 regular service that was completed. This leaves us with an estimated 3 owners from new, all of which had a sincere interest in preserving this spectacular late variant of the 190SL. It's chrome and interior have been left as the original as have many of the other components beyond regular consumables. Patina is easily the right word to describe this car from most aspects. The steering wheel, dash, seats, door cards etc... all show consistent wear for a 131,000 mile, well preserved example. Certainly nothing to be altered, simply enjoyed and kept as it is today. All of the glad is the original and is stamped and marked as such. Removing the hub caps shows original grey paint with all wheels matching, showing 6/62 production (Data card shows this to be the production month/year as well), and includes yellow factory markings on each wheel. The interior seat backs show the body number 107 written in chalk on both along with red chalk markings on the fabric. The hinges of the seats are also marked with an X in white chalk; truly incredible and highly important marking seldom seen on any car from this period.The engine bay contains nearly all of its original clamps but a few show to have been replaced as this car was regularly serviced, driven, and enjoyed by its three owners. However, the Solex's still retain their original serial number tag, and the body number 107 can be found in multiple places, including the hood. Many spot welds are present throughout the engine bay and elsewhere on the car including the trunk area, fenders, and underside. All of which support this as a 100tever rusty, never hit, never abused example still retaining 100=riginal and laser straight metal throughout with all of its proper factory gaps, coatings, finishes, and presentation. The underside is no exception, here we find additional factory torque and inspection markings done in Yellow throughout the suspension components and elsewhere, truly incredible. The turn signal bezels are numbered and are the originals (reproductions typically do not have numbers). The headlight fitment, grill fitment, tail lights etc... are all tight and seamless as they match up to the body. These extreme points of originality make this an exceptional example, but not one without flaws. Sometimes highly original can mean no perfect, but the comparative sacrifice is well worth it for the sophisticated collector who can appreciate a highly original example. The chrome is not perfect, nor is the paint and some of the rubber. But it's all consistent, and more importantly, it's all real. This 190SL puts forth a truly honest presentation that will not disappoint, especially when driven. The real experience that easily wraps this car up, beyond its history, completeness and original condition, is simply the way it performs. It starts easily and simply, idles without a hint of an issue while holding great oil pressure and staying cool. It's hydraulic operations for both the clutch and brakes are superb and the shifting clean and smooth. The steering is tight and the car does everything it should as it did when new. Everything appears to be in proper working order, well serviced, and totally up to date without any known needs anywhere. Preservation worthy 190SL's are a true rarity in today's market place. The genuine experience of enjoying a real and original car as it was and always has been is a rare and valuable opportunit Price: $118,500
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