Equipment
Body color hubcaps, trim rings, blackwall tires, hard top only.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Sound recent repaint and interior, good chrome. Orderly but not restored engine compartment that shows recent mechanical attention including a new radiator and brake booster. Hard top rear window gasket is old and cracked, window is good. Quickly resprayed under the body over old peeling undercoat. Frayed old headlight wiring quickly taped up. Recently freshened for the auction and not in the least bit reassuring.
Market commentary
190SLs are hot in the market right now and the consignor of this example sought to take advantage of the hype. The car doesn't live up to the expectation and the Auburn Fall bidders were reluctant to take a chance on what might have been overlooked or short cut during the cosmetic redo for the auction. The reported high bid was more than fair for this 190SL.