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This automobile cost approximately $5,020.00 (East Coast US) plus $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.
 |  |  | Roadster Chassis Num: 12104010024460 |
| Sold for $46,750 at 2008 RM Auctions. | |||
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.
In 2008 this 190SL Roadster was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it had an estimated value of $55,000 - $75,000. As the gavel fell for the final time, the lot had been sold for $46,750 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
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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.
 |  |  | Roadster Chassis Num: 1210421000115 |
| Sold for $45,000 at 2008 Worldwide Auctioneers. | |||
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. It was estimated to sell for $55,000 - $70,000. Even though bidding failed to reach those estimates, the lot was sold for a high bid of $45,000 including buyer's premium.
 |  | Roadster Chassis Num: 12104210017818 |
| Sold for $63,250 at 2008 RM Auctions. | ||
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.
In 2008, this vehicle was offered for sale at the 'Sports & Classics of Monterey' presented by RM Auctions where it had an estimated value of $60,000 - $90,000. It was offered without reserve and sold for a high bid of $63,250 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2009
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
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
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