1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for sale in San Ramon CA
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 2-Door Convertible
Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Red
Stock Number:
MER445
Mileage:
104,667
Engine:
1.9 Liter 1897cc engine
Fuel:
Gasoline
Transmission:
4 Speed Manual
Title:
Clear
VIN:
12104010021445
Internet Price:
$135,000
Vehicle Description
The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (W121) is a luxury roadster that offered a more accessible, touring-focused alternative to the legendary 300SL Gullwing. This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is finished in black over red leather and powered by a 1.9-liter M121 inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a convertible top, 13″ steel wheels with body-color hubcaps, and power-assisted drum brakes. The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (W121) is a significant year for the model, featuring key refinements near the end of its eight-year production run. It was specifically designed to meet the American market's demand for a glamorous, yet practical, grand tourer.
Bio for this 1961 190SL:
This is a very well preserved 1961 Mercedes Benz 199SL. It won a Star award from Mercedes Benz at the Legends of the Autobahn at Monterey for Preservation Class.
This vehicle was a European delivery where the original owners toured Europe then returned back to the Mercedes Benz factory in Stuttgart where Mercedes Benz had the vehicle shipped to San Francisco to its owner.
The vehicle is an original survivor in Northern California and is owned by its second owner for the last 15 years.
The vehicle has its hard top and its soft top. The soft top remains in its very rare shipping crate with all of the port of entries custom stamps still in place.
In 2025 the vehicle was shown in a film entitled Maintenance Required on Amazon Video. It is shown driving along Big Sur and Monterey areas.
The vehicle has four new tires and shock absorbers and all mechanicals are in very good working order. It has its original Becker AM/FM radio and wind up click in working order. Its original red leather seats and most all original paint. The vehicle has always been stored in a garage.
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- Engine: 1.9-liter (1,897cc) SOHC inline four-cylinder engine.
- Performance: Approximately 105 horsepower and 106 lb-ft of torque, with a top speed of roughly 107–110 mph.
- Transmission: 4-speed fully synchronized manual.
- Weight: Approximately 2,560 lbs (1,160 kg)
Technical data
| Mercedes-Benz | 190 SL |
|---|---|
| Produced: | 1955–1963 |
| Engine: | 4-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mounted |
| Bore x Stroke: | 85 mm x 83.6 mm |
| Displacement: | 1897 cc |
| Max. Power @ rpm: | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @ 5700 |
| Max. Torque @ rpm: | 142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) @ 3200 |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5: 1, from 09/59 8.8:1 |
| Fuel feed: | twin two barrel sidedraft carburetors – Solex 44PHH |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 L (17.2 US gal; 14.3 imp gal) |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC, duplex chain |
| Cooling: | Water |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed manual, lever between seats rear-wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.90:1 |
| Electrical system: | 12-volt[citation needed] |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilizing bar |
| Rear suspension: | Swing axle, coil springs |
| Brakes: | Drum brakes (Ø 230 mm), power assisted |
| Steering: | Recirculating ball steering |
| Body structure: | Sheet steel, uni-body construction |
| Dry weight: | 1,160 kg (2,560 lb) (Hardtop: + 20 kg (44 lb)) |
| Loaded weight: | 1,400 kg (3,100 lb), from 1961 1,440 kg (3,170 lb) |
| Track front/ rear: |
1,430 mm (56.3 in) 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Wheelbase: | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Length: | 4,290 mm (168.9 in) |
| Width: | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
| Height: | 1,320 mm (52.0 in) |
| Tyre/Tire sizes: | 6.40–13 Sport |
| Top speed: | 173 km/h (107 mph) |
| Fuel Consumption (estimate): | 12.5 litres per 100 kilometres (22.6 mpg-imp; 18.8 mpg-US) |
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Contact Information
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Vehicle Condition & History
Alen Transport
9528 Tujunga Canyon Blvd
Tujunga, CA 91042
Phone: (818) 736 – 1331
Fax: (818) 484 - 2232
Email: alentransport@yahoo.com
Dealership Information
Darius Motorsport
Business Hours
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Weekdays:
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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| Sat: | CLOSED |
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| Sun: | CLOSED |
Location
2191 San Ramon Valley Blvd
San Ramon, CA 94583
San Ramon, CA 94583
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