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During the first years of production, the 190 SL was available as a sports-racing model with a small 'Perspex' windscreen, modest interior, and aluminum door skins. In 1963, both the 190 Sl and the 300 SL were replaced by the Type W113 230SL 'Pagoda.' When purchased, this particular car was undergoing a restoration by the previous owner. The current owner completed the final detailing.
 |  |  | Roadster Chassis Num: 121.042.10-01119 Engine Num: 121921-10-9502497 |
| Sold for $203,500 at 2012 Gooding & Company. | |||
Never known for its strong performance, the model was somewhat collector car world in the shadow of the 300SL until recently.
This example is a matching-numbers example that was built in Stuttgart, Germany, in 959. Although over 25,000 were originally manufactured between 1955 and 1963, fewer than 50 examples survive in this factory combination of Erdberrot (DB 543 Strawberry Metallic) paint with camel leather interior.
The car was purchased new by a couple from New York who specifically requested the Strawberry Metallic paint and a three-piece matching leather luggage set. The new owners traveled to Germany to take delivery of the car and then toured Europe for three months before shipping the 190 SL back home.
In 1997, the family sold the car to Slim Wheatley, who in turn sold the car in 2005 to its current owner in California. The car has been given a ground-up restoration that took well over a year. Following the comprehensive restoration, the 190SL was shown at venues including Rhinebeck, West Point and Hershey. In 2006, it won 1st Place at the Chico Concours and 2nd Place at the Palo Alto Concours. The following year it was invited to the Quail Motorsports Gathering in 2007. In 2008, it won 1st Place at the Carmel Concours on the Avenue.
The car has just 400 miles on the odometer since the restoration work was completed. It has the complete tool kit, gas can and luggage set.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, California. It was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $130,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $203,500, inclusive of buyer's premium.
 |  | Roadster Chassis Num: 8502751 Engine Num: 8502773 |
| Sold for $71,500 at 2007 Christies. | ||
The 190SL Mercedes were built to high quality and refinement. They were sports tourers that were elegant, sophisticated, yet sporty. Introduced in 1954, their largest criticism was their engine which did not meet many individuals expectations. Within a few years, the engine output had been raised to 105 horsepower and top speed reached 110 mph. Zero-to-sixty took only 13.3 seconds to accomplish. The car was able to be driven for long times without breaks, thanks to its 14.3 gallon fuel tank and 20 to 26 mpg fuel consumption. The car has good interior room with seating for two, and a boot that has good luggage capacity.
The very early history of this vehicle is not fully known. It was placed in storage around the mid-1970s where it would remain for the next fifteen years. During its time in storage, it was treated to a complete restoration.
The current owner purchased the car in the early 1999 and was then given a routine maintenance and servicing. This example is fitted with the rare third seat known as the 'transverse seat' which provides additional seating, though cramped, for additional occupants.
The car was estimated to sell for $50,000 - $70,000 at auction. The high bid fell slightly above those estimates, settling at $71,500, including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
 |  |  | Hardtop Coupe Chassis Num: 121.040.9502307 |
| Sold for $143,000 at 2011 Gooding & Company. | |||
The car had been offered by musical artist Sheryl Crow to benefit the Community Foundation of the Ozarks in their dedication to rebuilding high schools in Joplin, Missouri.
The car had been purchased in 1993 by Peter McParlin of Dallas, Texas. At the time of purchase, the car displayed 60,000 miles and was believed to be an original-condition driver that had been well maintained, but was in need of some cosmetic attention. The car was then treated to a thorough mechanical overhaul which included an engine rebuilt, starter and generator service, as well as the installation of new pistons, bearings, oil pump and idler. The gas tank was cleaned and relined, the fuel filter serviced and the exhaust header powder-coated. New motor mounts were installed, while the suspension, steering box and brakes were all refurbished as needed. The transmission was disassembled and a new clutch disc was installed. Cosmetically, the exterior was bare-metal blasted and refinished in a coat of proper Mercedes-Benz white Glasurit paint.
It was sold to K.C. Colvin in November of 2004. Ms. Crow purchased it a short time later. Mr. Colvin installed a correct 190SL soft top that had been sourced from a donor car. Mr. Colvin dialed in the engine and carburetors, rebuilt the brakes and suspension, and installed new black leather upholstery and a correct dash covering. By February 2005, the work was completed and the car was delivered to Ms. Crow.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011
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. It was however an excellent alternative to the higher-priced Mercedes-Benz 300SL. The gullwing-door 300SL was available only as a coupe while the 190 SL could be purchased as a Roadster with a soft top convertible or with a removable hardtop roof.
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.
The 300SL was initially priced at $7,460 while the 190SL was $3998. As a result the 190SL outsold the 300SL by nearly eight to one. In its best year 4,032 190SL's were produced. In its worst year only 104 examples were produced.
Under the hood was an 1897 cc four-cylinder OHC engine that was capable of producing around 105 horsepower. It took 14.5 seconds to go from zero to sixty and had a top speed of nearly 110 mph. Drum brakes were placed on all four corners of the 14 foot, one inch vehicle. Servo brakes were optional until 1956 at which point they became standard.
The engine capacity was taken into account when naming the vehicle. By moving the decimal place once to the left, it created 189.7. The number was then rounded up to 190. So the 190 represents the approximate engine capacity in liters, meaning about 1.9 liters.
The 190SL production run lasted from 1955 through 1963. Most of the body-styles were open roadsters the rest were coupes. In comparison to many other nameplates, this is a very low number, guarantying its exclusivity and rarity in today's standards. It was a beautiful sibling to the prestigious and awe-inspiring gullwing door 300SL.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereIn 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.
The 300SL was initially priced at $7,460 while the 190SL was $3998. As a result the 190SL outsold the 300SL by nearly eight to one. In its best year 4,032 190SL's were produced. In its worst year only 104 examples were produced.
Under the hood was an 1897 cc four-cylinder OHC engine that was capable of producing around 105 horsepower. It took 14.5 seconds to go from zero to sixty and had a top speed of nearly 110 mph. Drum brakes were placed on all four corners of the 14 foot, one inch vehicle. Servo brakes were optional until 1956 at which point they became standard.
The engine capacity was taken into account when naming the vehicle. By moving the decimal place once to the left, it created 189.7. The number was then rounded up to 190. So the 190 represents the approximate engine capacity in liters, meaning about 1.9 liters.
The 190SL production run lasted from 1955 through 1963. Most of the body-styles were open roadsters the rest were coupes. In comparison to many other nameplates, this is a very low number, guarantying its exclusivity and rarity in today's standards. It was a beautiful sibling to the prestigious and awe-inspiring gullwing door 300SL.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2006
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