Description
In 1953 the first studies were carried out for an open version of the 180 Ponton sedan, with two or four seats. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is therefore technically based on the sedan of the W121 series, the so-called "pontoon model". To distinguish the 190SL from the pontoon model 190, the factory code W121 was supplemented with the addition B2 (for series II), so that the correct internal designation is W121B2. Based on the later internal numbering of the SL models with the abbreviation R (for Roadsters, for example the series 107), the 190SL is sometimes also used with the designation R121. The 190SL was only available with a 1. 9-litre four-cylinder in-line petrol engine (M121), which, equipped with double carburettors, delivered approximately 77 kW (105 hp) from the factory.
The 190SL looked a lot like its "big brother", the 300SL "Gullwing", but among other things the engine performance was considerably lower than that of the 300SL, which had a direct injection 3 liter six-cylinder in-line engine with 158kW (215hp). Daimler-Benz therefore described the 190SL in the brochures as a "touring car" and not as a sports car.
The 190 SL presented here has been restored to Concours condition. It is also a very early SL from 1956 and is therefore Mille Miglia eligible. The Mercedes also has the original Solex cabureuts. It drives, shifts and brakes fantastic. This is virtually a new car
