Author: Bernd S Koehling

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2021-08-14

Total Pages: 186

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Here's a quick way how you can improve your knowledge on the Mercedes 190SL, you just need to read this 180-page guide. It walks you through the car's interesting development and history, it explains chassis number and data card, discusses tests with a new, larger engine and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this is accompanied by superb recent non-Daimler AG color photos, this includes pictures of the suspension. These are some of the topics covered: Development of the 190SL Technical aspects The 190SL A larger engine is needed Racing history The W121 BII in brochures and advertisement The European delivery program Driving a supercharged SL in 1959 190SL versus Porsche 356 Chassis number and data card explained W121 buyer's guide Paint and interior options Technical specifications A separate chapter is devoted to Max Hoffman, US importer of Mercedes cars and Karl Wilfert, head of Mercedes passenger car design from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s. He was not only a highly talented, but occasionally also controversial manager. Very few remember him today. Enjoy!