The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is more than a car—it’s a symbol of post-war elegance, handcrafted precision, and classic German engineering. Built between 1955 and 1963, this stunning roadster was born from the DNA of the legendary 300SL and brought open-top luxury to a new generation of enthusiasts. Whether your 190SL is a complete restoration, a decades-old garage find, or something in between, we want to buy it.
At Classic Investments, we specialize in buying, restoring, and selling classic Mercedes models, and the 190SL is one of our all-time favorites. We don’t care if it’s missing a carburetor or needs paint—we’ll buy your 190SL today, and make the process fast, easy, and profitable for you.
We’ve been in the classic car business for decades. This isn’t a hobby. It’s our passion, our expertise, and our livelihood. Our business model isn’t to flip your car overnight—we restore these vehicles in-house and match them with collectors who truly appreciate them.
Here’s what makes us different from the rest:
We buy 190SLs in absolutely any condition
We’re fast, we’re transparent, and we handle everything
We offer top dollar based on real market experience
We take care of transportation and paperwork
We even pay finder’s fees for leads that turn into purchases
We’ve bought 190SLs that were museum-quality. We’ve bought ones that were buried in dirt-floor barns. And everything in between.
If it’s a 190SL, we’re interested—period.
We routinely buy:
Rusted or partially stripped project cars
Long-forgotten barn finds with no recent documentation
Non-running vehicles missing trim or interior
Chassis with parts boxed up in the trunk
Restored cars ready to drive and show
Incomplete cars in the middle of a restoration
Rough examples with potential value
Whether your car needs complete mechanical work (see what we offer), has a torn-up interior (interior restoration info here), or needs a total paint and body refresh (paint and body shop details)—we have a team that can handle it.
The market for the Mercedes-Benz 190SL is strong, especially for quality examples and even restorable ones. Unlike dealers who only want perfect cars they can sell immediately, we recognize the long-term value in every 190SL, and we have the in-house capability to bring them back to life.
Our process is simple:
Contact us with details and photos
We’ll give you a fair, fast offer
We’ll arrange transport from anywhere in the country
You get paid fast, and we take it from there
You don’t need to deal with time-wasters on Craigslist or endless tire-kickers from online listings. You deal directly with us—real buyers with cash in hand and tools in the shop.
If you’re not quite ready to sell outright, but want help getting your 190SL sold for the highest price possible, we also offer full consignment services. We’ll store, market, photograph, and show the car for you—and only take our cut when it sells.
Learn more about our classic car consignment services.
We’ve seen every scenario imaginable. And we’ve bought in all of them:
Estate sales where heirs don’t know what to do with the car
Unfinished father/son projects that lost steam
Long-term storage where engines are seized and interiors are moldy
Fire-damaged vehicles with rebuildable VINs
Abandoned restorations that ran out of budget
Complete examples that just need a new home
We even buy partial 190SLs if they still have critical components or paperwork.
Unlike some places that just turn your car around for a quick buck, we’re committed to bringing these classics back to life. That’s why we have:
A full paint and body shop in-house
Dedicated metal fabrication and custom repair teams
Period-correct interior restoration expertise
Skilled technicians for engine, brake, and mechanical overhauls
That means we’re not afraid to take on rough cars—and we’ll still pay fairly for them, because we know what it takes to make them shine again.
We’re ready when you are. Whether you’re just curious or ready to deal, don’t let your classic sit one more day. Call us or email us —and let’s bring your Mercedes 190SL’s next chapter to life.
No. While having a title is helpful, we’ve worked with untitled cars many times and can assist with verifying ownership and processing the paperwork legally.
Absolutely. We handle out-of-state and even cross-country purchases. We’ll arrange secure transport at no cost to you.
We don’t do third-party appraisals, but we do provide fast, accurate offers based on real-world market values and the specific condition of your car.
We strive to respond promptly to all inquiries. Once we have the necessary information, we can typically provide an offer within a few days.
Absolutely. We’re interested in 190 SLs in any condition, from pristine to non-running barn finds.
Our finder’s fee is a reward for tips leading to a purchase. Contact us with information about a potential 190 SL, and if it leads to a sale, you’ll receive a finder’s fee as a token of our appreciation.