Mercedes-Benz 190 19120 SL 1.9 2dr(W121) Chassis Number 121040-10-01

During the 1950s, when Mercedes-Benz were the dominant force in top-level motorsport, the undisputed flagship of the firm's production car range was the stunning 300SL sports car. Highly desirable as it was, it was also financially out of the reach of most enthusiasts. Keen to capitalise on the 300SL's numerous competition successes and find a foothold in the increasingly lucrative sports car market, Mercedes-Benz introduced its smaller stablemate, the equally beautifully engineered 190 SL. The 190 SL was powered by a new, slightly over-square, 1.9-litre straight-four SOHC engine that developed 120bhp with twin-choke dual Solex carburettors and when mated with a 4-speed manual gearbox, endowed the sleek aerodynamic and comparatively light 190 SL with a top speed of 115mph and a respectable 0-60mph time of 13 seconds. The fact that the 190's ride was more 'boulevard' than sporting and that many contemporary sports cars could out-perform it while costing a good deal less did nothing to deter sales. The 190 SL cemented Mercedes-Benz's reputation as the car manufacturer for those who wanted elegance, build quality and a good turn of speed and unsurprisingly, most of the 26,000 units were sold to the North American market. The car presented here is a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, classically presented in cream with a red leather interior. It's a left-hand drive car and, according to the accompanying paperwork from Mercedes-Benz UK Homologation Depa
This 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 19120 SL 1.9 2dr(W121) Chassis Number 121040-10-01 Convertible is currently available for £89,995 in Sandy Bedfordshire with Petrol engine and Automatic gearbox. For more information or to arrange a viewing, click here to send us an email using form below.