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Excellence on the road and in rallying - Mercedes 190 SL
The Mercedes 190 SL perfectly illustrates the importance of taking feedback into account. After the launch of the 300 SL, an American Mercedes importer found that, despite strong interest, the 300 SL remained too expensive for the average consumer looking for a weekend car. Following exchanges with the headquarters in Germany, measures were quickly implemented: in the same year, the 190 SL (based on the Pontoon) was unveiled at the New York Motor Show. A year later, the production version was ready and presented in Geneva. Remarkable fact, the car wasn’t positioned as a sports car, but as a comfortable two‑seat coupé. This positioning proved to be a huge success, with more than 25, 000 units produced in Germany between 1955 and 1963.
Our 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL has been fully restored by its previous owner in the Netherlands. This restoration was carried out with extreme attention to detail, aiming to restore the car to the same quality and authenticity as when it left the factory. Each part was carefully brought back to life. Imagine driving with the feel of a new car, enraptured by the music of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones? That’s what you call a true ‘Cool Classic’! See you soon!”
