Equipment
Replacement engine (original with the car). A tired old cosmetic restoration in bad condition. Old repaint scratched and chipped, ugly engine compartment, dry window seals, hood fit off, decent interior. There is little good to say about the 190SL except that it runs. No Reserve, with good reason.
Market commentary
The auction company frequently is sold a bill of goods by consignors who think their cars are better than they are. Crossing the block is the test and this 190SL failed, although the seller should be fully satisfied with the price realized. Its all the car is worth.