- convertible 152,237
- 111,700 overpriced
- Los Angeles, CA
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- carsforsale.com
- convertible 152,237 gasoline white manual
1961 mercedes-benz 190sl (full history from new) very correct exampleclassic style with great history makes this 190sl and excellent example to collect and enjoy. Runs and drivesexcellent and is in exceptional condition. Vin: 12104010022211body: 1210401001641chassis: 12104010022211engine: 12192810000151paint code: db 50g 40gmiles: 152,237clear titlehistory:this numbers-matching car is well documented dating back to its original purchase from rasmussen mercedes-benz inportland oregon april 25th, 1962 by dr. Frische, a local physician. The car was serviced at rasmussenmercedes-benz until february 1963 – at which time it had 15,421 miles. The second owners were joanne and edwardschultz who lived in dixon, california. When edward passed away, joanne put the car into storage for a number ofyears and eventually sold it through her mechanic to john edakara of san rafael, california in 1982. The car had50,800 miles on it when john purchased it. John had the engine rebuilt in 1987 when the car had 86,766 miles on it. In 2004 john had the car stripped to bare metal and repainted. The bumpers were re-chromed and that time. Subsequent to the repaint the seats were re-upholstered and new carpet was installed. John owned the 190sl for 32years, driving it regularly and taking very good care of it along the way. Steve tinney purchased the car from johnin may of 2013. Flying down from portland, oregon to san francisco, california and drove the car back to portlandstraight through with no issues. Steve had the car serviced at mbi in portland, oregon where they went completelythrough the car starting with the engine, rebuilding the throttle linkages, resurfacing the intake manifolds,adjusting the solex carburetors and installing/replacing parts that were worn. Mbi performed a compression test andfound good compression in all cylinders. The tachometer, speedometer and oil gage have been rebuilt, the radiatorand heater cores have been rebuilt, the wheels where sand blasted and power coated. The carpet forward of the seatswas replaced with original and correct mercedes rubber mats. On june of 2014 current owner rick martin bought thecar and added it to his collection. The car comes with the original hard top (and stand) tool kit, original spare with original jack and lugwrench and extensive documentation notebooks on work done its entire life and correspondence between mercedes-benzand the owners along the way. It starts, drives, stops as it should and everything works with exception of theoriginal becker europa radio which is disconnected. A modern stereo is in the glove box. This is an exceptionalvehicle. The transmission shiftssmoothly. Brakes have been completely serviced and a new brake booster installed. The fully independent suspension(double wishbone in the front and swing axles in the rear) has been maintained to a high standard. The car isresponsive, nimble and enjoys long-distance cruising. Exhaust is great and the underside of this car is extremelydry and shows no signs of leaks. The current owner had the undercoating taken off to ensure all the metal is solidand no funny business going on under this car. (see photos). This is a great example that is ready to drive andenjoy. Body: this rust free car is extremely solid. All panels are straight with no dents or waviness and has excellentgaps. All glass is in great shape no chips or cracks. Paint presents very well and i would consider it showquality (i am particular). There is some very minor pitting on the chrome around the windshield the rest of thechrome is very nice. The rubber is good and all plastic lenses are as new. The trunk area is very nice and solid aswell as the spare tire compartment, it comes with tools/jack and correct steel rim spare tire. The overallcondition. Tachometer
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