1956 Mercedes-Benz 190-Series

Mercedes-Benz 190-Series (1956)
for sale

Price: US $45,000.00

Description:

This sl 190 was recently found in north dakota , having sat since the early 80's. It was parked after losing its brakes and running into the garage.The frt end has temporary repairs, but will need to be redone if restoring. the grille was also damaged and has been roughed out to mount into the opening. the center bumper, and lower valance also have some damage.The body appears to be very solid, no rust in the trunk floor, lower 1/4 panels , lower doors, and fenders.There is some rust in the outer frame rails , but should be easy to replace . The original hardtop and jack are also included with the car.It does run and drive, however there are no brakes other than the e-brake.This is an excellent and very complete car to restore or fix the brakes and drive as is.The original carbs and manifold come with the car, however they are not on the car .It currently runs on a single carb. The pass window is also missing, along with the hartop window, all other glass apperars orig. the body and chassis numbers do match, however i believe the engine is out of a 59. I can send more photos upon request .
update: 2015-04-21

Features:

Condition: Seller Notes:
Used
“This 190 sl was recently found in north dakota,and has been sitting since the early 80's.It was parked after losing its brakes and hitting the frt end into a door. The frt end has had temporary repairs ,but will need to be redone if you were to restore it. The grille was damaged and has been roughed out to mount in the opening. the body appers to be very solid,no rust in trunk floor,lower 1/4 panels,lower doors or fenders. There is a small amount in the outer floor rails,but easily repaired. This car also has the optional hardtop,and orig jack in the trunk.It does run and drive,however there are no brake other than the e-brake. This is an excellent and very complete car to restore ,or fix the brakes and drive as is .The original cards and manifold come with the car,however they are not on the vehicle. It will also need a pass door gass ,which had been removed before i purchased the car . all other glass is orig”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 6501026 Make: Mercedes-Benz
Interior Color: Green Model: 190-Series
Number of Cylinders: 4 Year: 1956
Transmission: Manual Trim: 190
Body Type: Convertible Engine: 4 cyl
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty Drive Type: 4-speed
Vehicle Title: Clear Mileage: 5,616
Options: Convertible Exterior Color: cream
For Sale By: Private Seller

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