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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

VIN: 12104210015514
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$181,000
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Oct 6, 2025
Gallery Aaldering
Lawndale, California, USA
55,159 km (34,274 mi) TMU
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

VIN: 12104210015514

Gallery Aaldering: Europe’s Largest Classic Car Dealer Since 1975.

Our family-owned business has been dedicated to sourcing and offering the finest classic cars in the world. Today, we proudly present over 450 high-quality classics in stock, making us the biggest dealer in Europe. What you see on [website hidden] is only a small selection. Our full collection awaits at our dealer site. With worldwide shipping, regular sales to the USA, and nearly 50 years of expertise, Gallery Aaldering is your trusted partner in finding and enjoying the car of your dreams.

This 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is graceful, elegant and timeless. Think of her as a lady in an evening gown who just happens to cruise at 100 mph.

At Gallery Aaldering, we’ve seen a wide variety of automobiles come through our doors. Yet the Mercedes 190 SL remains one of the most versatile classics out there, embodying the core values of Mercedes-Benz with remarkable clarity. But make no mistake, this isn’t just any 190 SL. This is a car that’s been restored from bare metal up. A full, uncompromising restoration. The Magnetite Blue paint has a deep, luxurious shine. The leather interior still has that showroom scent, and the chrome sparkles with pride.

The restoration has been thoroughly documented from start to finish, including a full set of photographs and a stack of invoices from Mercedes-Benz. There’s no guesswork here—everything is transparent, traceable and professionally done. Originally delivered in the United States, the car found its second life in the Netherlands, where skilled specialists brought it lovingly back to its original glory. Even Mercedes-Benz Classic in Germany contributed to the mechanical work, which says more than we ever could.

Beneath the surface, everything is tight and clean. The chassis is in excellent shape, improved where needed, and the engine runs just as a Mercedes should—smooth, strong and utterly reliable. The moment you sit behind the wheel, you feel it: this is a classic that was made to be driven. Preferably with the top down, which is how it was always meant to be enjoyed.

Introduced in 1955 as the elegant sibling to the 300 SL Gullwing, the 190 SL offered less brute power, but every bit as much charm. It captured the hearts of a new audience, one more interested in gliding from Paris to the Côte d’Azur than chasing lap times. And it did so in comfort, safety and undeniable style.

While it was especially popular among women drivers in the 1950s and 60s, let’s be honest—today, everyone falls a little bit in love when they see a 190 SL. You don’t need to be a connoisseur to know this is a truly special car. With its extensive documentation and full restoration, this Mercedes is ready for any event or classic car rally.

Interested in this stunning Mercedes? Contact Gallery Aaldering today. Active since 1975, we have decades of experience exporting fine automobiles worldwide. Let us know how we can help.

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The Mercedes-Benz 190SL - W121 (1955 to 1963) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $112,534
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There are 523 Mercedes-Benz SL for sale across all model years (1954 to 2024) and variants, 36 are W121 and 5 are model year 1960 . There were 370 W121 sold in the last 5 years.

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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 31k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
$105,000
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Jul 18, 2025
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 18k km (11k mi) TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
€115,624
Oct 27, 2024
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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 95k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
$169,900
Oct 3, 2025
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Year
1960
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
190SL
Model Trim
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Engine
1.9L I4 (M121 BII)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
55,159 km (34,274 mi) TMU
VIN
12104210015514
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Blue
Int. Color Group
Blue

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