Equipment
Power brakes, adjustable antenna, pushbutton radio, VDO dash clock.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Red paint was wet sanded and has been polished well. One very small scratch on the left front fender and a few other small ones near the driver's door. Chrome was redone and is in very good shape. The windshield is delaminating. Engine compartment is clean with no leaks. Much of the rubber on the car is dry rotted and cracked. A stain is visible on the cloth that covers one of the top hoops, new carpet and a wrinkled driver seat. Gauges are clear and bright. An older body-off restoration that's seen a fair share of enjoyment.
Market commentary
The reported high bid here wasn't exactly generous for a 190SL in this kind of older restored condition, but it was enough to at least consider. These cars likely aren't going to be getting more valuable any time soon, and that's something the owner should consider before letting the car bounce from one Mecum auction to the next as he holds out for more. It was bought at Auburn Fall last September for $148,500 and isn't likely to see that value again in the absence of some dedicated attention to its many and visible defects, and then it'll represent an investment of $25-20,000 more, not an encouraging prospect.