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 sportscar. But the 190 SL was affordable (to Mercedes-Benz standards) and the car found a great share of enthousiastic owners primarily in the sunny states of the USA.
The sales succes of the 190 SL was based on the good looks of the car but also because of the excellent comfort, the excellent technics and its relyability.
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was equipped with a four-cylinder engine with a cylindercapacity of 1897 cc. and fitted with two carburettors. The standard four-speed manual gearbox was fully synchronized and featured floorshift.
From 1956 on the 190 SL was fitted with standard powerbrakes. 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
cylindercapacity: 1897 cc.
capacity: 105 bhp. at 5700 rpm.
top-speed: 107 mph. - 170 km/h.

Information

Mercedes- Benz 190 SL, year 1958. Colour silver metallic with a blue leather interior. Very fine, beautiful, fully restored MB 190 SL in top-condition.
The car is equipped with the original Becker car-radio and an expensive alarm-system. The car will be delivered complete with the original hard-top.

This classic was on offer at
Altena Classic Service

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