"Type R121
Serial number 7502079
Matching Number
Nice condition of restauration
French title

Presented in 1954 in New York, the Mercedes 190 SL was designed to be a small 300 SL. Derived from the legendary star model, this small roadster was designed in collaboration with Max Hoffman, the Mercedes importer in the United States. This Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster is equipped with a 4-cylinder in-line engine, of 1897 cm3 developing 105 HP thanks to two carburetors. The engine is coupled to a 4 speed manual gearbox. The chassis is based on an independent front suspension and rear swing axles with coil springs and 4 hydraulically operated drum brakes. Together with the 300 SL, the two cars were the first in the SL range, which stands for ""Sport Leicht"", and although the 190 was fitted with aluminium doors, it still weighed over 1100 kg, a very Germanic concept of lightness compared to the British roadsters that proliferated in the mid 1950s.
It was the work of in-house designers Karl Wilfert and Walter Hackert, who were commissioned to create a car that resembled the 300SL but was 30 cm smaller. It was derived from the platform chassis of the modest 180 saloon, which was shortened by 25 cm. The body is made of steel, but the four doors, the boot and the bonnet are made of aluminium.
The 190 SL ended its career with a total production of 25,881 units. To replace the 300 SL butterfly, the 1957 Geneva Motor Show was the launch pad for the 190 SL's big sister: the 300 SL roadster. The latter was very similar to the 190 convertible, but the dimensions were not the same. These two convertibles were replaced in 1963 by a new model in the middle range, the 230 SL Pagoda.

The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL presented here was first registered in the USA in December 1958. This is what you might call a ""competition"" restoration. The 190 SL's sensual forms, its build quality and its solidity are its strong points.
It is an extremely robust car, aimed at a clientele more interested in an elegant car than a performance car. In the tradition of Mercedes Benz, this car is very well built and is suitable for everyday use.
Aesthetically, a beautiful black paint job covers the bodywork where new chrome takes its place. The sand coloured leather interior is also in very good condition and gives this convertible a lot of elegance.
The black soft top is also new, thick and perfectly waterproof, it allows to drive in all seasons.
Mechanically, the 4 cylinders engine is behaving well, Weber carburetors have replaced the original ones in order to bring a better reliability and a slight gain of power.
A competition weapon, our car will not fail to turn heads as you drive by; fully restored, it is a rare and mythical cabriolet that is just waiting for you to take it for a wonderful ride. "