Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (1963)
for sale
Price: US $198,000.00
Price: US $198,000.00
This extraordinary 1963
Mercedes Benz 190 SL is the rarest of the 190 SL breed with only 104 being
dubbed 1963 models and only 50 being European delivery. The recent article in the July-August edition of Star magazine has an article called Coming into its Own on page 60 where it lists the number of automobiles made and what year showing this to be one of 104. Daimler-Benz began
development of the 190 SL in 1952, just before the introduction of its Pontoon sedans.
Similar to the sedans, it was constructed with a welded frame-floor structure
and separate sub-frame. The 190 SL had a shorter wheelbase which was
exactly the same as the famous gullwing and roadster 300 SL models.
This perfect example of
the 190 SL Mercedes was the dream automobile of my great aunt from MS who made
the decision to order this and have it delivered to her and her husband while
visiting Germany. She told me personally it was just like a dream come true to
pick up her custom ordered Mercedes from the factory and to tour Germany while
visiting. She recounted, when having it shipped back to the US, she was on the
same boat returning with the car, that not one morning past where she did not
wake and immediately walk to the storage compartment of the ship to look at her
Mercedes.
This car resided in MS
most all of its life and was driven only on special occasions. Her love and
passion for this car continued her entire life. In approximately 1995 Bruce L.
Adams did a full rotisserie restoration, documented with extensive photos and
notes, making this car brand new again. Equipped with the original Solex dual
carburetors and all of its original equipment, this one owner automobile has
been stored with a cover and indoors and as proven by less than 9200 miles
since its restoration, was driven just enough to keep the car in excellent
shape.
Approximately a year and
a half ago I realized the true uniqueness and rarity of this specific car and
decided to awaken this sleeping beauty. With the most sought after color
combination and being the last and best of it’s breed I decided to
make it a perfect Mercedes again. I have a good friend who is highly
involved with classic Mercedes Benzes and he recommended I send it to Bud’s Benz
in Douglasville Georgia, just west of Atlanta. David Latham, the owner of Bud’s
Benz, came to Memphis to look at the Mercedes and was very excited to work on
such a rare automobile. In consideration of his professionalism and honesty I
had a covered transport truck deliver the car to Douglasville from MS. The team
at Bud’s Benz has reconditioned this last of the 190 SLs making it look
factory new again for the most discerning collector to win shows around the
country.
This car comes complete
with the original owners manual, tool kit, spare tire, and restoration photos.
TERMS:
This vehicle is being
sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller
shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.
No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for
identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any
type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the
vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value
and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make
every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this
vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no
responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the
vehicle.
By submitting an offer on this vehicle, or by
purchasing you agree and are bound by the following:
Within 48 hours of the accepted offer 25%
of the selling price is due immediately payable by bank wire transfer or
certified funds sent Fedex. The balance
is due within 7 days of the auction close or whenever the automobile leaves my possession.
All questions need to be resolved prior
to offers. The car may be inspected previous to the sale close. Feel free to call me at 901-202-2045 with any
questions or contact me Via email at: msdeltaconnection@gmail.com.
Please remember you are entering into a
binding legal contract by making an offer, and retractions will be met with not
only negative feedback, but pursuant actions to the fullest extent of the law. No
further questions will be met after the end of the auction other than payment
and shipping options. All sales are final and no refunds or returns will be
given.
Please contact me with any questions or for any possible
shipping details.
-Alston Meeks Jr.
update: 2015-11-22
Used |
“1 of 50 1963 European delivery 190s with only 104 total ever made. MAKE OFFER READY TO SELL!!” |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 12104010025842 | Year: | 1963 |
Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Transmission: | Manual | Model: | SL-Class |
Body Type: | Convertible | Trim: | 190SL |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | M121 |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
Options: | Leather Seats, Convertible | Mileage: | 9,600 |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Ivory |
Disability Equipped: | NO | Interior Color: | Bright Red |