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New LORBEK Luxury Cars Sydney

Lorbek Luxury Cars Sydney

$149,990

Odometer 10243171 km

Body type Roadster

Fuel Petrol

Transmission Manual

Vehicle Overview

This 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a classic open-top grand tourer presented in white with red leather trim. Its proportions, restrained detailing and formal roadster design give it a character that is distinctly of its era, while the combination of a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive provides an engaging connection with the car’s mechanical layout.

Powered by a 1.9-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, the car has travelled 71,451 kilometres, equivalent to approximately 44,398 miles. The original manual transmission remains in place, and the vehicle is identified as a 121-series SL. With its two-seat roadster body, it is naturally suited to leisurely touring and makes a particularly distinctive presence when displayed with the roof removed.

The presentation combines visible preservation with the character associated with a carefully maintained older restoration. The exterior is finished in classic white, complemented by red leather inside, while both a black factory hard top and black soft top are included. The car also retains its factory Becker radio, an appealing period detail that reinforces the sense of authenticity throughout the cabin.

Documentation supplied with the vehicle includes the original owner's manual, vehicle data card material and an original Mercedes-Benz Sydney delivery certificate. The accompanying history states that the car was delivered new in Sydney in 1963 and has had approximately five owners. It also records a restoration that commenced in the late 1990s, with the finished car acquired by a previous owner in 1999. The vehicle was stored in a climate-controlled facility between 2009 and 2015, and maintenance invoices and receipts from a Mercedes-Benz specialist are included in the documentation.

The 190 SL occupies an important place in Mercedes-Benz history as a refined roadster designed for stylish long-distance motoring rather than outright aggression. Its appeal lies in the balance between elegant open-air usability, traditional rear-wheel-drive dynamics and the visual presence of a carefully preserved period Mercedes-Benz. The combination of matching-number mechanical components, original documentation, dual roof arrangements and period equipment gives this example considerable depth beyond its striking appearance.