French title
Chassis No 121.040-10-024251
Engine No 121.928-10-002174

- French from new, 2 owners from new
- Matching numbers and colours
- Important period documentation

This 190 SL was sold new in Paris via the importer Ch. Delecroix on 12 April 1962. It was then registered the next day as 6777 ME 75. It already had its current colour combination: white (DB50) with red interior and it also possessed a hardtop as well as an optional Becker Europa car radio. Its current proprietor acquired it from the first owner's family in 1989, seduced by its well-preserved condition and the extensive documentation. It is accompanied by its Datenkarte, which confirms that the engine is original, all its onboard manuals, including those of the car radio as well as the spare parts manual. Maintained in its original condition, the bodywork is sound, well aligned and was repainted in the past. The upholstery, as well as the hood and hardtop trim were carefully refurbished in 2018. The original engine is fitted with Weber 40 DCOE carburettors which are deemed more reliable and easier to adjust, extended with cones instead of the air filter. The engine is well adjusted and starts in a flash. Produced among the last examples, this 190 SL benefits from the latest evolutions of this model, it is extremely rare to find an original French example with such a clear and documented history. Also, this one includes an inspection report carried out in 2018.

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