Mercedes-Benz Cars. All About Mercedes Cars

Mercedes-Benz Cars. All About Mercedes Cars

This particular automobile was purchased in 1962 by a USAF Captain stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB. In his ownership the car traveled throughout the United States, from Ohio to California and then to Europe where it was refurbished by the Mercedes-Benz factory. The automobile traveled the world again to be purchased 23 years ago by the current owner in Fairfield, OH. 300 for removable hardtop. The overhead valve, 1897cc 4-cylinder produced 105 horsepower and was capable of zero-to-sixty in 13.2 seconds and could reach top speed of 106 miles per hour. The 190 SL Mercedes-Benz was introduced at the 1954 New York Auto Show and complimented the 300 SL as appealed to a wider audience of buyers due to its lower price tag while offering the same visual appeal. The SL nomenclature denoted 'Sport Leicht' or (sport light), but in actuality it was a touring vehicle with a curb weight of over 2500 lbs.

It was attractive but its was not a true 'SL'. The engine was a single overhead camshaft four-cylinder unit that displaced 1897cc and offered just over 100 horsepower. They were equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox and an independent front suspension. This example was treated to a restoration many years ago. It is finished in red with a removable black hardtop. It features an upgraded Weber carburetor for added performance resulting in 120 horsepower, a Becker AM/FM radio, wide whitewall tires, and steel wheels. 46,750 including buyer's premium. The 190SL was first seen in pre-production form at the New York Motor Show on February 6, 1954. In 1955 two versions of the 190SL were offered to the public - a Coupe with a removable hardtop and a Roadster. A total of 25,881 190SL's were produced from 1955 to February 1963; of which 10,368 were imported to the United States. This 190SL is painted a rare 'mitt blau' ('DB 350') blue color. The 190SL is powered by dual carbureted 1.9-liter four-cylinder overhead cam engine that is rated at 105 horsepower and capable of a maximum speed of 106 miles per hour.

The 300 SL Coupe and a prototype version of 190 SL Roadster were introduced around the same time. The 300 SL was an expensive sports car while the 190SL was more sensible and affordable. Production began in 1955 and continued until 1963 by which time over 2,000 had been produced. Power was from a four-cylinder 1897cc engine capable of producing 105 horsepower. In 2007 this car was given a high quality cosmetic restoration. It is painted in white with red interior with a black canvas top. In 2008, the car was offered for sale at the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by the Worldwide Auctioneers. 45,000 including buyer's premium. Prior to coming into the possession of its current owner, this 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster was in the care of its previous owner for approximately 27 years. It has an older, high-quality restoration that still shows well today. It is painted in ivory white with a red leather interior.

There is a white hardtop and there is a black convertible top that also accompanies the car. The car rides on steel wheels with white and chrome center caps and whitewall tires. Inside, there is a radio and a correct Eight-Day wind-up clock. 63,250 including buyer's premium. Max Hoffman was responsible for the sporty two-seat Mercedes-Benz 190SL sports car. The S represented 'Sports' while the L meant Light, or 'Sehr Leicht'. With a curb weight of 2560 pounds, it was hardly 'light' when compared with other vehicles in it class, some 500 through 1000 pounds less. In 1954, Mercedes introduced its two-door 190SL at the New York Auto Show. Fifteen months later the production version was displayed at the 1955 Geneva Auto Show. Gone was the air-scoop that had been on the hood, along with other aesthetic aspects. 3998. As a result the 190SL outsold the 300SL by nearly eight to one. In its best year 4,032 190SL's were produced.