About this Vehicle

Launched as a prototype at the 1954 International Motor Sports Show alongside the 300SL ‘Gullwing’, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL quickly became a desirable mode of transport for the post-war baby boomers. With hourglass curves and a carefully calculated amount of classy chrome, the drop-top roadster would set Mercedes-Benz up for a successful lineage of convertible cars over the next 70 years. The car was immediately used by Hollywood in films featuring Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly in 1956 (High Society). With its big brother 300sl now costing over £1m and concourse examples £3m, the 190sl is a the choice for style and grace without the serious price tag. This car, in Ruby Red Metallic drives faultlessly and comes with the only known set of Karl Baisch original 5 piece luggage, in the UK.