There are cars that momentarily pull you out of the present and take you back to an era when style, comfort, and quality went hand in hand. This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is exactly that kind of car — and with just 250 kilometers driven since its restoration, it feels like 1961 was only yesterday. Fully restored and mechanically overhauled What you see here is a Mercedes that has just emerged from a full bare-metal restoration. Every part of it was taken down to the last bit of steel and rebuilt from the ground up — a restoration in the truest sense of the word. Every detail has been executed with precision, and that care is something you can see and feel throughout the car. We’d say the color combination is nothing short of timeless: Silver Grey Metallic paired with a blue leather interior. Understated and elegant — a fitting choice for such a refined model. The paintwork has a deep, rich gloss that only comes from high-quality craftsmanship. The chrome is flawless, the kind of mirror-like finish that sets the tone for the rest of the car. And the interior? The leather is exactly as it should be — right grain, right stitching, even the right scent. The carpets, dash, and instruments look as though you’ve stepped straight into a Mercedes showroom in 1961. Even the steering wheel feels like new. Actually — maybe better than new. With fewer than 250 kilometers since its restoration, this car feels crisp in every way. Not “good for its age,” but genuinely fresh. Turn the key, and suddenly you’re on your way to the Côte d’Azur, sometime during the summer of the early sixties. That’s the magic. The story of the 190 SL The 190 SL was Mercedes-Benz’s answer to a question posed by legendary importer Max Hoffman — a man who knew exactly what American buyers wanted. He asked for a sporty, stylish convertible that carried the charm and elegance of the exotic 300 SL, but at a more approachable price point. Mercedes delivered. They based the underpinnings on the tried-and-true Ponton series, and wrapped it in elegant, flowing lines clearly related to the legendary 300 SL. The result? A roadster that blends sophistication with everyday usability like no other. That unique mix of looks and livability turned the 190 SL into an icon — and it continues to capture hearts to this day. It’s a car that draws attention wherever it goes, earning admiring looks and thumbs-up, with people turning their heads just a little longer than usual as you pass by. Contact Gallery Aaldering today Want to know what it felt like to take delivery of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz convertible in 1961? Want to own something that’s not only beautiful to look at, but also gives you a real sense — thanks to the quality of its restoration — of how Mercedes-Benz originally intended the experience to be? This is your chance. A 190 SL like few others: lovingly restored, ready for countless summer drives, and just beginning its second life. Contact Gallery Aaldering today — a family-run business since 1975 with a passion for the finest classic and collector cars in the world. We export worldwide. Ask us about the possibilities.