Petrolhead Classics are experts in many aspects of classic car ownership: sourcing, buying, selling, restoring and upgrading. We focus on European sports cars, in particular Mercedes and Porsche, and serve both private and trade customers all over the world. Our philosophy is to provide the highest level of service to our customers and to add significant value to their cars for a very competitive price. We strive to maintain originality and authenticity wherever possible, while satisfying the individual wishes and expectations of our clients. Our network within the classic car world is truly international, and includes private collectors, manufacturers, museums, exclusive dealers and leading auction houses.
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1960 MERCEDES 190 SL Chassis no. 121040 - 10 - 016764, engine no. 121.921 - 10 - 018879 Mercedes-Benz unveiled the prototype of the 190 SL (W 121) at the International Motor Sports Show in New York in February 1954, alongside the production version of the 300 SL “Gullwing”. In March 1955, the production version went on display at the Geneva Motor Show. Like its elder brother, the spectacular 300 SL “Gullwing”, the 190 SL rapidly became one of the most coveted dream cars of its day. Although less powerful than the 300 SL, it opened up the SL legend to a wider circle of customers. By 1963 sales had totalled 25,881 units. The car described herein originates from Denmark, with documentation dating back to the 1960s. The current owner acquired it some years ago and tasked us with a full nut and bolt restoration, including bodywork, mechanics, electrics and interior. Our aim has been to replicate the technologies used by the Sindelfingen factory back in 1960. We restored all original parts that could be reclaimed, or reproduced them to original specification. Parts sourced were either new old stock, from Mercedes Classic or leading specialists. More than 2500h was spent on a comprehensive restoration, bringing this European car back to its former glory. We returned it to its stunning and rare original exterior colour, DB 380 Dolphin blue. Inside it’s finished in 979 dark blue leather and a black soft top rounds off the picture. After completion of the restoration, we conducted a 1000km test drive with full service at its end. A video describing the comprehensive rebuild can be found at: https://youtu.be/3OXDCxQ-EQE
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