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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 1959. Chassis number: 1210429500177. Body colour 'Hell Blau'
with a beige leather interior, grey rubber carpet and a dark blue mohair soft top. This
magnificent 190 SL was sold new in the USA. The automobile was imported
to the Netherlands in the year 2004.
In 2005 an extensive and professional 'body off' restoration started and
which was completed in the year 2008. The restoration is beautifully
documented with a photo reportage and invoices (over 100.000 Euro
restoration costs). Since the restoration the 190 SL has driven 2150
miles, the car is in concours (show) condition! The car has since the
restoration been serviced and maintained by the restoration firm.
A stunningly fine example, a fantastic driver and a true collectors
piece.
This
classic car was sold to Germany by
Lex Classics.
E-mail: info@lexclassics.nl
Lex Classics
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