1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Beautiful Car!
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (is a two-door luxury roadster produced by Mercedes-Benz between May 1955 and February 1963. Internally referred to as W121 (BII or B2), it was first shown in prototype at the 1954 New York Auto Show, and was available with an optional removable hardtop.
The 190 SL presented an attractive, more affordable alternative to the exclusive Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, sharing its basic styling, engineering, detailing, and fully independent suspension. Both cars had double wishbones front and swing axles at the rear. Instead of the 300 SL's expensive purpose-built W198 tubular spaceframe the 190 SL's R121 structure used a shortened unitary floorpan modified from the W121 base saloon.
The 190 SL was powered by a new, slightly oversquare 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) Type M121 BII 1.9 L straight-four SOHC engine. Based on the 300 SL's straight six, it had an unchanged 85 mm bore and 4.3 mm reduced 83.6 mm stroke, was fitted with twin-choke dual Solex carburetors, and produced gross 120 hp (89 kW; 122 PS).
Specifications:
- · 1,897 cc, 77kW of power
- · 142 N⋅m of torque
- · 0-100 km/h in 13 seconds
- · Top speed: 173 km/h
Syndicate Car
1962 Mercedes 190SL Original RHD, Original manual transmission with period correct matching numbers.
Finished in stunning White with red leather trim and factory hard top,
Beautifully presented and preserved over the years with passive upgrades along the way.
This ultra collectable iconic late 1950 classic is reminiscence of a bygone era filled with glamour, owned by movie stars, romantic's and the idle rich of the time and is sought after by collectors worldwide.
A dream to drive and cruise on a Sunday!
With the 300 SL achieving prices in the millions, these cars are becoming very desirable!
Before the car is purchased the car will be independently inspected by a recognized Mercedes-Benz model expert.