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Description
Unfortunately, the car is now being sold due to the owner’s illness. It was last properly driven in 2023 and has always been stored in a warm garage. We have checked it over, and everything functions as it should—the car runs and drives very well. We would only recommend a routine service, as the last one was carried out a few years ago.
Some paperwork for work completed under current ownership is included, though older documents have not been found. Online records confirm it was Swedish-sold and re-registered in 1990, with a total of seven registered owners. Its earlier history is unclear, as it appears to have dropped out of the Swedish registration system sometime before the early 1970s. Importantly, all identification numbers match, including body, chassis, and engine (see pictures).
Free history (12)
Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
The car starts easily with a little choke and, once warmed up, the engine runs smoothly and evenly. It is very easy to drive, with a direct gearshift, strong brakes, and a well-balanced feel on the road. The engine bay is clean and well kept, while the wheels and hubcaps present nicely with good older tires. The car is inspected and ready to be enjoyed straight away, with only a routine service recommended.
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Interior condition
Interior remains in excellent condition, even though it was reupholstered and renovated over 15 years ago. It features blue seats with matching door cards and dashboard pad, all very well kept, along with blue and grey carpets in fine condition. As mentioned, the roof is new, meaning the headliner is perfect, and the top fits properly and is easy to open and close. The dashboard and instrumentation are also in top condition, with no cracks on the steering wheel. Overall, there is very little to fault with the interior.
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Exterior condition
The car presents itself extremely well, especially in this rare colour combination—most 190SLs are seen in red, white, or black, making this example even more attractive. The bodywork is straight with no damage or rust, and the panels and gaps fit nicely. The underbody is very clean and tidy, with only small signs of older welding repairs and no rust or damage.
The paintwork gleams in the sunlight, with nothing immediately noticeable. On closer inspection, there are a few very minor details: a small touch-up near the bonnet, two micro-blisters (front left and rear wing), and a light scratch on the rear left wing near the bumper (see pictures). The only point requiring attention is the boot lid lock, which needs adjustment to close properly. -
General condition
This is an ideal car for an enthusiast or collector looking for something special. Renovating a 190SL is both costly and time-consuming, but here you are buying an example that can be enjoyed for many years to come with only routine maintenance.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1958-08-02 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1990-12-06
Senast godkända besiktning: 2019-07-11
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 7
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Shaun Major
+46 709-72 40 07
shaun@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
- During the auction days information about a vehicle may be updated up to the day before the auction ends. When you bid at the end of the auction period - and also if you have made an earlier bid - we therefore ask you to read the descriptions carefully, in case something has been changed due to new information.
Important to know before placing your bids!
- Once you have called in an item and the reservation price is reached we want you to deposit the entire purchase amount into our client funds account before retrieval can take place.
- When you need to retrieve a called in object we want you to examine it carefully. If you consider that the item does not match our description you do not need to complete the purchase. In this case the deposited purchase sum and the entry fee are refunded.
- If you do not examine the item on the spot the call charge will be debited, but you do not have to complete the deal.
- If you make the entire purchase exclusively at a distance you have 14 days to cancel, but must return the item at your own expense.
- Your shipping costs and other costs are not reimbursed when the right of withdrawal is exercised. Swedish court applies.
- For items that have not been collected within 14 days storage costs may be charged.