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1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for sale

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United Kingdom

Year
1960
Mileage
41,350 miles
Transmission
Manual
Country
United Kingdom

Overview of this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL used for sale

The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was first displayed at the New York motor show in 1954 and can be largely credited to Max Hoffman who foresaw that the competition success of the 300 SL Gullwing could translate into a popular vehicle for the USA market. The 190 sat at half the price of its bigger 6-cylinder brother in the 300SL and subsequently outsold the more expensive model eight-fold.

190 SLs were produced between 1955-1963 with around 70% of these being delivered to the USA. It was the design and complete usability of the car that suited the US market so well, especially in states such as California.

The car we are offering is an EU spec vehicle finished in Ivory with Red leather interior built in 1960.

Specifications of this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
190 SL
Specialist
Joe Macari
Year
1960
Mileage
41,350 miles
Transmission
Manual
Country
United Kingdom
Fuel Type
Petrol
Body Style
Convertible
Condition
Used
Fuel
Petrol

Model reference specifications

Power
105 PS
Engine
the 1,897 cc M121 BII inline-four with a single overhead camshaft driven by a duplex chain, bore and stroke 85 by 83.6 mm, breathing through two Solex 44PHH twin-choke sidedraught carburettors
Performance
105 PS (77 kW) at 5,700 rpm and 142 Nm at 3,200 rpm, and a top speed of 173 km/h
Chassis
Instead of the purpose-built tubular spaceframe of the 300 SL, the 190 SL uses a shortened steel unitary floorpan taken from the W121 saloon, with double wishbones at the front, swing axles at the rear, coil springs all round, recirculating ball steering and power-assisted 230 mm drum brakes. Dry weight is 1,160 kg, 20 kg more with the hardtop.

Model background · Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Production period
1955–1963 ; 25,881 built
Assembly locations
West Germany: Stuttgart; Untertürkheim
Design and development
Karl Wilfert, Walter Häcker
Platform
Mercedes-Benz W121

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FAQ about the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

How much is this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL?

The price is on request. Ask the dealer through the contact form on this LuxuryPulse page.

How many miles does this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL have?

41,350 miles, as listed by the seller.

What power is documented for the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL model?

Transmission: manual. The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is rated at 104 hp (105 PS), according to Wikipedia.

Where is this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL located?

United Kingdom.

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