The mid-20th century was a bit of a golden age for automotive design. This was an era of impressive, sweeping shapes and curves, of subtle design cues alongside bold chromework and distinctive front-faces. Every marque could claim a level of success in this field, but few could hold a candle to Mercedes-Benz, which commissioned Walter Hacker's design team to create some of the most elegant roadsters on the market.

With its distinctive Bosch headlights, big chrome smile and sweeping, curvaceous bodywork, the 190 SL is a triumph from top to bottom. Renowned for its smooth-running and butter-smooth silhouette, the 190 SL became the stuff of legend. 

This particular example has been meticously restored to a standard rarely seen in the market. Previously owned by one of Europe’s leading W121 restorers, Redcastle Classics, the attention to detail and quality on show here is examplary. Indeed if we had a museum it would drive in and feel very at home!

FInished in the rare, very elegant combination of Petrol Blue Metallic DB 877 over Lipstick Mid Red hide and complemented with a black hood. The wow factor is in evidence with every glance.

Body, paintwork and chrome are all pristine, look deeper and the car simply gets better. All is correct and as it should be from the wipers to the red tip antenna, it even sports the running in sticker on the windshield.

Mechanically the car has been expertly serviced throughout the previous ownership and meticulously cared for, as you would expect from a master restorer, For added peace of mind a new advisory free MOT has just been issued. The car starts, runs and drives like a dream.

If you have been looking for an exceptional W121 to invest in and enjoy, look no further, this is the best available anywhere!