Mercedes 190 SL - 1961
R121
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 100.000 - 150.000
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018
- Delivered new to France
- Manual transmission
- Recent partial restoration
- Registered in France
This Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was registered new in France on 3rd May 1961 and it still carries the plaque of the Garage Royal Élysées (the original importer) and its 1975 Paris registration. In 1972, the Mercedes belonged to a Director of SEB before passing to the second owner and renowned international bridge champion, Mr Roger Trézel, widely recognised as one of the game's most accomplished exponents. It was then sold (in 1974) to the third owner, an enthusiastic car connoisseur, who participated in numerous rallies as a member of the Automobile Club de France. Maintenance for the ten years prior to the recent partial restoration was carried out by the Mercedes-Benz specialist Etoile Collections in Suresnes, Paris.
Including a complete bare-metal re-spray of the body in original Ivory, the aforementioned partial restoration was undertaken between February 2016 and August 2017. The interior is very original including the dark red leather seats, which were lightly Connollised recently and possess a delightful patina. A new set of carpets and new convertible hood have been fitted, while the interior also boasts a Blaupunkt stereo and a small bench seat in the rear that can accommodate a third passenger. Following its recent bare metal repaint together with 75% New Chromework, New Tyres, full service including brake overhaul this car is presented in excellent condition and is said to drive very well. It comes complete with original keys and soft-top tonneau, and has a French Carte Grise.
Mercedes 190 SL - 1961
R121
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 100.000 - 150.000
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018
- Delivered new to France
- Manual transmission
- Recent partial restoration
- Registered in France
This Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was registered new in France on 3rd May 1961 and it still carries the plaque of the Garage Royal Élysées (the original importer) and its 1975 Paris registration. In 1972, the Mercedes belonged to a Director of SEB before passing to the second owner and renowned international bridge champion, Mr Roger Trézel, widely recognised as one of the game's most accomplished exponents. It was then sold (in 1974) to the third owner, an enthusiastic car connoisseur, who participated in numerous rallies as a member of the Automobile Club de France. Maintenance for the ten years prior to the recent partial restoration was carried out by the Mercedes-Benz specialist Etoile Collections in Suresnes, Paris.
Including a complete bare-metal re-spray of the body in original Ivory, the aforementioned partial restoration was undertaken between February 2016 and August 2017. The interior is very original including the dark red leather seats, which were lightly Connollised recently and possess a delightful patina. A new set of carpets and new convertible hood have been fitted, while the interior also boasts a Blaupunkt stereo and a small bench seat in the rear that can accommodate a third passenger. Following its recent bare metal repaint together with 75% New Chromework, New Tyres, full service including brake overhaul this car is presented in excellent condition and is said to drive very well. It comes complete with original keys and soft-top tonneau, and has a French Carte Grise.