This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL was mechanically refurbished at a cost of $36k between 2011 and 2012. It received further freshening in 2021 before being acquired by the selling dealer in 2025. The car is finished in black over red leather and powered by a 1.9-liter M121 inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a black convertible top, a red top boot, 13″ steel wheels with body-color hubcaps, and power-assisted drum brakes. Service performed by the selling dealer in preparation for the sale included changing the fluids and replacing the wheel cylinders, tires, battery, spark plugs, and fuel-level sender. This 190SL is now offered as part of the DriverSource 2025 Spring Motoring Collection with a copy of the data card, a dossier of records, a Mercedes-Benz 190SL Restoration and Ownership book set, and a Texas title.

Factory-finished in black (040), the car features a black convertible top and a red top boot. Close-up photos of the paintwork, including shots of blemishes, can be found in the gallery.

Steel 13″ wheels wear chrome trim rings and hubcaps with body-color accents. They were mounted with 175/85 Michelin ZX whitewall tires as part of the 2025 service. A matching spare wheel is stored in the trunk. The car is equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension and a rear swing axle with coil springs. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted drum brakes, and the wheel cylinders were replaced in 2025.

The cabin features low-back bucket seats specified from the factory in red leather (203), as well as matching door panels and dashboard trim. Amenities include an Alpine CD player, an aftermarket amplifier, a hand-wound analog clock, and a dashboard-mounted rearview mirror.

The two-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer, as well as gauges for oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 70k miles, about 35 of which were added by the selling dealer in 2025.

The 1.9-liter M121 inline-four was rebuilt between 2011 and 2012. Service in 2025 included changing the fluids and replacing the battery, spark plugs, and fuel-level sender.

The engine stamping 121.921-10-022098 corresponds with the engine number listed on the data card shown below.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission.

An included copy of the data card indicates a build date in July 1961 and lists the original colors, identification numbers, and option codes.

Included in the sale is a dossier of service records, the two-volume Mercedes-Benz 190SL Restoration and Ownership book set, a remote for the CD player, and a jack.

The car’s VIN is 12104210021926. The VIN on the accompanying Texas title omits the leading “1”.