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1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is up for auction

In the mid-1950s, Mercedes-Benz introduced a two-door luxury roadster, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL. It shared styling with the exclusive 300 SL, but a much more affordable alternative. It was produced until 1963 and is offered as a soft-top convertible or with a removable hardtop. 25,881 cars were built and one of them, the 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is up for auction.

This 190SL is powered by a 1.9-liter M121 inline-four engine with factory 104 hp (77 kW) and 105 lb-ft (142 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission. It is 4,390 mm long, 1,740 mm wide and 1,320 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,400 mm and a dry weight of 2,552 lb (1,158 kg). It reaches a top speed of 173 km/h (107 mph).

In 2012, the car was disassembled and completely renovated, which included repainting in metallic gray, replacement of body panels, brown convertible soft top and boot top cover as well as a driver-side mirror and bright bumpers and trim. It is equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension, coil-spring rear axles and power-assist drum brakes. It is mounted on steel 13″ wheels with chrome trim rings wrapped in 185/80 BFGoodrich Silvertown radial tires.

Inside, the low-back bucket seats are upholstered in brown leather that also covers the upper part of the dashboard and the door panels. In front of the driver are a two-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 454 kilometers (total mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes an analog clock, a dashboard-mounted rearview mirror, a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, and a rear “Kinder” jump seat.

The car comes with luggage, a tool roll, an owner’s manual, service records, refurbishment photos, and a clean Colorado title in the owner’s name.

The auction ends on October 4th and the current highest bid is $128,000 USD.

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1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is up for auction
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1967 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Roadster is up for auction

In 1961, Jaguar presented a car with a combination of aesthetics, high performance, but also an affordable price, the Jaguar E-Type (Jaguar XK-E for the North American market). It was produced until 1974 in three Series and three versions (FHC, OTS and 2+2), with a total production of 38,419 units. One car from Series I, the 1967 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 Roadster is up for auction.

This Jaguar XKE Series I is powered by a 4.2-liter inline-six engine with factory output of 265 hp (195 KW) and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque @ 4000 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. In 2020, the engine was overhauled which included replacement water pump assembly, exhaust manifolds, main rod bearings, and timing chains, valves, guides, Mahle 9.0:1-compression pistons, and installation of replacement bearings, seals, gaskets, and synchro rings in gearbox. It sits on chrome 15″ wire wheels wrapped in 185-width Michelin XVS wide-whitewall tires.

Three years ago the car was renovated and repainted in Opalescent Silver Grey. It has been well maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a dark blue soft top with a matching boot, recessed headlights with clear covers, split chrome-finished bumpers, a louvered forward-hinged hood, triple windshield wipers, and taillights mounted above the rear bumpers. During the renovation, the windshield was replaced, the decorative parts were re-chromed, various components of the fully independent suspension were powder-coated, the shock absorbers were replaced, the brakes were overhauled, and the master cylinder, rotor and plates were replaced.

Inside, the low-back bucket seats are trimmed in dark blue leather that also covers the door panels and center console. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 87,519 miles. Additional equipment includes a sliding rear-view mirror and a Becker Europa TR radio.

The car comes with a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust certificate, refurbishment photos, partial service records, car show awards, and a clean New Jersey title.

The auction ends on October 6 and the current highest bid is $140,000 USD.

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1962 Porsche 356B 1600S is up for auction

The Stuttgart-based company’s first production cars, the Porsche 356, are rare, especially when it comes to well-preserved examples. Regardless of the version and year of production, they attract the attention of observers and especially collectors. It was produced in four versions, and in 1960 Porsche introduced the 356 B with the T5 body type, but two years later it was replaced by the T6 body type. It was produced until 1963 and one well-preserved example, the 1962 Porsche 356B 1600S is up for auction.

The Porsche 356B 1600S is powered by a 1.6-liter Type 616/12 flat-four with factory 75 hp (55 kW) and 87 lb-ft (118 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a replacement Type 741 four-speed manual gearbox. It sits on vented gray 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165-series Michelin XZX tires.

Originally finished in Oslo Blue, the car was repainted in the current black in 2000. At the same time, the interior was reupholstered in dark brown leather that covers the seats, dashboard and door panels. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 71,345 miles (total mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes aftermarket headrests, door pockets with locking clasps, chrome-plated interior fittings, and a height-adjustable rearview mirror. It has been properly maintained and is in good condition.

This 356B comes with service records, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Iowa title.

The auction ends on October 7 and the current highest bid is $211,000 USD.

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1962 Porsche 356B 1600S is up for auction