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The
Mercedes-Benz 190 SL roadster saw the light of day in the year 1955
impersonating a less expensive and less advanced alternative for the 300
SL roadster.
Technically the 190 SL roadster shared nothing with big brother 300 SL.
But the bodywork design and interior design, which appealed to many
people, were strongly inspired by the 300 SL roadster...
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was a real touring-convertible in opposite to
the 300 SL roadster which was a true sports car. But the 190 SL was
affordable (to Mercedes-Benz standards) and the car found a great share
of enthusiastic owners primarily in the sunny states of the USA.
The sales success of the 190 SL was based on the good looks of the car
but also because of the excellent comfort, the excellent mechanics and
its reliability.
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was equipped with a four-cylinder engine with a
cylinder capacity of 1897 cc. and fitted with two carburettors. The
standard four-speed manual gearbox was fully synchronized and featured
floor shift.
From 1956 on the 190 SL was fitted with standard power brakes. During
the entire period of production a very nice hardtop was available. The
story goes that many European owner ordered the roadster with the
hardtop and hardly ever took it off!
In the year 1963 the 190 SL was succeeded by the new Mercedes-Benz 230
SL roadster which was going to be known by the nickname
"Pagoda".
Technical
data
4 cylinder
engine
cylinder capacity: 1897 cc.
carburettors: 2 x Solex
capacity: 105 bhp. at 5700 rpm.
torque: 142 Nm at 3200 rpm.
top-speed: 170 km/h.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
weight: 1100 kg.
Information
Mercedes-Benz
190 SL, year 1960. Colour silver metallic with a red leather interior. Black
mohair hood, red hood cover.
This stunningly beautiful Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was extensively and professionally restored
to original specifications in recent years. The automobile is in superb
(excellent++) concours condition! This 190 SL comes from a private
collection in the Netherlands. The automobile has been driven on sunny
occasions and the car has been serviced and maintained perfectly.
Following the 300 SL roadster the international value of perfect 190 SL
classics is increasing steadily. This Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a very
solid investment and a sheer joy to drive on a lazy sunny day!
This classic car was sold to
Belgium by
Altena Classic Service.
sales@altenaclassicservice.nl
Altena Classic Service
Telephone international: +31 524 56 11 22 |
