This rusty Mercedes-Benz 190SL has been locked away in a garage in the West Midlands of England for 30 years. After being discovered and brought out of the garage, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL was put up for auction.
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL has remained untouched since the late 80s. The owner of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL had no intention of restoring this “pile of rusty metal.” In fact, the owner had no idea of the value of the rusted Mercedes-Benz 190SL.
When found, apart from the rusted exterior, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL also had a damaged interior. It is known that the Mercedes-Benz 190SL has only traveled 30,000 miles (48,000 kilometers). It is estimated that this car would require a considerable amount of money to be restored to its original condition.
Despite being in poor condition, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL still attracted the attention of many car collectors. A millionaire agreed to pay £60,000 (1.76 billion Vietnamese Dong) for it. In other words, this Mercedes-Benz 190SL is valued the same as a new E-Class with a V6 engine, luxurious leather seats, a self-parking system, and keyless entry.
After being restored, this Mercedes-Benz 190SL could be worth up to £150,000 (4.4 billion Vietnamese Dong). Previously, the highest price for a Mercedes-Benz 190SL at an auction was £164,000 (4.84 billion Vietnamese Dong).
Mark Bryan from H&H Classics auction company, who discovered this car, stated: “It truly is an amazing car. I never thought I would find an original Mercedes-Benz 190SL like this“.
“At first glance, I didn’t recognize what car it was because the grille was missing. I only saw a pile of rusted metal. But when I found out it was a Mercedes-Benz 190SL, I was truly excited“, Bryan revealed. “When I took the car outside and cleaned it, I realized the potential of a promising restoration project“.
The Mercedes-Benz 190 was introduced in 1955 as a more affordable option to its sibling, the 300 SL. Despite being cheaper, the Mercedes-Benz 190 still had an elegant and stylish design similar to the 300 SL.
The Mercedes-Benz 190 was equipped with a maximum power output of 120 horsepower. With this, the car could reach a top speed of 174 km/h.
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