Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
Silver over red Mercedes-Benz 190SL in for engine rebuild and carb swap.
We usually focus on getting cars back to factory-original and correct like the 1955 Mercedes 190SL restoration over in the shop. This time around it's a bit more about drivability. When this 1957 Mercedes Benz 190SL first came into the shop we were blown away by the originality and beauty of this classic. Sporting the iconic Mercedes Silver over a red interior helped quite a bit.
Originally this car was fitted with Solex style carbeurators. While exceedingly rare, we are helping this owner change the car over to a weber style carb system which will provide the car a bit more “drivability” in most temperatures. Of course, we've neatly boxed up the rare Solexes and told the owner to keep them close! We also rebuilt the engine at the same time. Now it's back home!
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Description
We usually focus on getting cars back to factory-original and correct like the 1955 Mercedes 190SL restoration over in the shop. This time around it's a bit more about drivability. When this 1957 Mercedes Benz 190SL first came into the shop we were blown away by the originality and beauty of this classic. Sporting the iconic Mercedes Silver over a red interior helped quite a bit.
Originally this car was fitted with Solex style carbeurators. While exceedingly rare, we are helping this owner change the car over to a weber style carb system which will provide the car a bit more “drivability” in most temperatures. Of course, we've neatly boxed up the rare Solexes and told the owner to keep them close! We also rebuilt the engine at the same time. Now it's back home!
Specs
- Year
- 1957
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 190SL
- Engine Size
- 1.9L I4
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Color
- Silver Metallic
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Interior Color
- Red
- Seating Type
- Bucket
- Seat Material
- Leather
- Shifter Type
- Floor