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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 sportscar. 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 techniques 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.
capacity: 105 bhp. at 5700 rpm.
top-speed: 107 mph. - 170 km/h.
weight: 1100 kg.
Information
Mercedes-Benz 190 SL,
year 1962. Colour white with a red leather interior.
This 190 SL is in very good condition and the car is very original. The
car comes with very extensive historic documentation and a service
history from 1971. All four former owners are known with name and
address. The car was sold new in California USA, the original
factory shipping document is present. In the USA the car was serviced
and maintained by an official Mercedes-Benz garage.
In 1997 the car was imported to the Netherlands. The body was restored
professionally. (photo's , a specified work form and the bill are
present). In the recent past the soft top was renewed and the car was
given a waxoil treatment and body under sealing (thin).
Our own driving impressions with this 190 SL are positive. This 190 SL
is a very enjoyable, comfortable, touring convertible. This car is very
well suited for classic touring rallies and international hotel to hotel
driving vacations! This
classic car was sold by
Smiths-Veglia. Smiths - Veglia
info@smithsveglia.nl
Telephone international: +31 402 624 034
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