1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
s/n 121 042 10 016650
matching number engine and drivetrain. (data card available).
24 month rotisserie restoration by marque expert Mark Passarelli. Fresh restoration. 500 test miles since. (Mark is known for his 300SL restorations and I was lucky enough to be his first Colorado customer since he moved his shop back to his hometown to be closer to family in Salida, CO).
DB172 Anthracite gray metallic over burgundy red interior (641) with matching custom 3 piece luggage. Books, tools, jack and full spare. We matched the absolutely stunning color combination of a 300SL Gullwing that Mark restored.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5mu2F8W0cuh2zpXd2Additional detailed photos of every step of the restoration are archived and will go with the sale.
Serious inquiries only. Mark is available to answer any questions regarding the restoration work.
Asking $185,000. Vehicle is located in Colorado. Contact John at jdfeeney31@gmail.com
Also included (added at the end of the restoration):
> Bosch gear reduction starter
> K&N Air filter conversion (original steel wool type is not serviceable)
> 190SL Group Alternator (from generator/voltage regulator) conversion.
> Bruce Adams “electric fuel pump” switch tied to choke lever to prime mechanical pump and load carbs.
Components used in the mechanical and cosmetic restoration include the following (not exhaustive list, but reasonably complete).
Subframe and suspension
Front and rear subframe removed, disassembled, blasted and powder coated
New bushings
Proper mounts and connectors replaced
New shocks and springs
New tie rods, spring plates, etc
Underside prepared and painted in appropriate M-B color
Engine
Professionally rebuilt by Mark Passarelli
New pistons and rings
New bearings
New timing chains and rails
New valves and lifters
Original Solex PH44 carb’s rebuilt
Linkages replaced
Oil pump rebuilt
Water pump, thermostat rebuilt and new gasket
Radiator refurbished
Fuel pump rebuilt
Alternator rebuilt
Complete new wiring harness
New spark plugs
New stainless fuel lines and new fuel hoses
Manifolds coated
New stainless steel exhaust
All hardlines re-plated to specification
Proper fasteners and connectors
Distributor rebuilt
New Vintage Battery
New Airbox
Fuel tank restored and painted
Fabricated exhaust coupling
New Exhaust
Engine validated to spec
Transmission and driveline
Transmission dismantled and rebuilt
New gaskets
New flex disc
Starter rebuilt
New driveshaft u-joints
Validated to spec
Differential
Dismantled and rebuilt rear end
Bushings and gaskets
Tires, Wheels, hubs, brakes
Hubs dismantled and rebuilt
Master cylinder, wheel cylinders rebuilt
Rebuilt brake booster
Brake pads replaced
Brake hardline replaced
Brake soft rubber lines replaced
Wheels blasted and repainted
New Coker Classic wide white wall tires
New Coker Classic wide white wall full size spare
Hubcaps repainted to match body
Body and underbody
Body completely blasted to remove paint, primer and highlight body condition.
Weak points identified and replaced with new metal. Top notch metalwork.
Proper welds to specification (no overlap welds). Factory spot welds.
Lower rear quarters replaced (restorer preference).
Front passenger headlight bucket/surround repaired
Floor crossmember repair fabricated
Passenger floor small patch repaired
Underbody sealed and primed
Underbody painted in proper MB “beige” to specification
Wheel wells painted to proper MB specification including feathering in of underbody to wheel well
No tape lines. Factory overspray pattern replicated.
Battery box floor replaced to specification.
Engine bay prepped and painted to spec.
Trunk edge metal repaired and replaced with new metal
All gaps to MB specification. Hood corner required some modification.
Exterior sealed, primed and painted in DB641 Anthracite Gray Metallic (matching 300SL Gullwing previously done by Mark)
Wheels and hubcaps painted to match
Final cut, buff and final detailing
All new rubber seals and gaskets; doors, windows and trunk.
New matching wind lace fabricated
Exterior lights and marker lights to proper US specification
Interior and Gauges
All Gauges, clock and dash components removed.
Dash painted in proper matching DB172 Anthracite gray metallic
Restored Steering wheel and chrome horn ring and wheel center star
New OEM turn signal stalk
All gauges removed and sent to Palo Alto Speedometer for restoration
Proper 190SL “wind up” glovebox clock restored
Vintage Becker radio (updated with USB and iPod) while maintaining classic look
OEM rubber front floor and console mat
OEM rubber trunk mat
German Squareweave Carpeting throughout. Including front floors under rubber mat (additional to OEM spec for consistency and appearance).
New Windshield Glass
Windows adjusted to Soft Top
New switches as needed.
New DB641 Burgundy red leather:
Dash recovered
Binnacle recovered
Door Panels
Arm rests
Visors
Convertible top boot cover
Original leather seats were re-padded with correct horsehair and foam padding to specification
New leather seating in matching DB641
Custom Luggage
Custom 3-piece Matching Trunk Luggage set: DB641 over complementing gray, red, white pattern interior per Customer request.
Convertible top
Restored soft top bows and frame. Fabricated proper strapping.
New German canvas top in OEM black canvas
New Chrome accent strip
Interior and exterior chrome, fasteners
All chrome either replaced with new or re-chromed.
Many pieces reChromed by Artistic (top notch supplier to Jay Leno and Chip Foose).
Fasteners re-plated to MB specification (zinc, cadmium, black oxide ) as needed.
Proper MB specification radio antennae (red tip)
Rechromed original bumpers and bumper guards
Rechromed front grille
Rechromed stone guards and trim
OEM Bosch horns restored
