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1962 Used Manual

  • Price: Ask a price!
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Model: 190-Series
  • Doors: 2 Doors
  • Year: 1962
  • Mileage: 85,606
  • VIN: FTL138
  • Color: Red
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Interior color: Black
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
  • Location: Local pick-up only

Description

For sale in our Fort Lauderdale showroom is this stunning 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL. Eternally charming 190SLâ??s have been seducing enthusiasts wishing to capture the romance of the stylish Continental touring years. Now they are all approaching 60 plus years old and each car has developed its own personal history regarding owner care damage history and rust repair history and so on. Finding a 190SL whose fundamental structure sheet metal and general fit and finish as originally constructed by Mercedes-Benz has become extremely difficult throughout the years. This original â??62 190SL is that rare find. ID #- 121042-10-023423 Engine #- 121928-10-001330Body #- 01123 Gearbox #- 023694Differential #- 016331 Paint Code #- 534 (Fire Engine Red)Options for this SL per Data Card:â?¢ 441- Bumper guardsâ?¢ 491- US versionâ?¢ 515- Becker AM â? FM radioâ?¢ 641- White sidewall tiresâ?¢ 104- Black vinyl interiorSoft Top OnlyDelivered to Frenso in 1962 the vehicle spent most of its life stored away in the dry Central California town. Shortly after the original owner passed in 2009 a local vintage Mercedes expert purchased the vehicle to re-commission it for regular use. His work on the vehicle has been documented and includes:â?¢ Full engine rebuild by Metric Engines in Los Angelesâ?¢ Fuel tank removed and sealedâ?¢ New radiatorâ?¢ Refurbished brakes including master cylinder wheel cylinders etc.â?¢ New clutch and shift bushingsâ?¢ New starter motorâ?¢ New paint in correct 534 redâ?¢ New body sealsâ?¢ Stainless steel exhaustâ?¢ New windshieldThe 85k miles showing is quite likely to be correct based on the documentation history and the carâ??s decades of slumber. The black vinyl interior is also quite likely original as is the rear carpet area. The front rubber matting was replaced with new materials as were a few other refinements. This 190SL for sale is â??on the buttonâ? and starts immediately hot or cold. With the top down it is easy see how so many hobbyists become captivated enthusiasts. Located in our Fort Lauderdale Showroom this 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL can be seen including HD pictures and videos at www.GatewayClassicCars.com or call 954-227-4202 for additional information.