1962 Mercedes 190sl - Black Plate Car - Superb Survivor - Matching #s! on 2040-cars
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The black vinyl interior is also quite likely original as is the rear carpet area. The car is "on the button" and starts immediately hot or cold. Using the factory supplied data card, the car has been confirmed as a "matching numbers" 190SL. The engine, transmission, differential numbers all match the card.
The wheels are correctly date coded. The production number and body number and paint code correspond as well.
We see the original front fender spot weld pattern, the original trunk floor, a hood stamp and exceptional factory correct panel gaps. It's an amazing 190SL. Options for this SL as per the Data Card included:
441 - Bumper guards
491 - US version
515 - Becker AM-FM radio
641 - White sidewall tires
104 - Black vinyl interior
Mercedes-Benz 190-Series for Sale
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