MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL (W121)
Description
This 190SL brought to us by a client was in need of some much overdue car. Finished in factory red, it has now undergone a meticulous restoration in our workshops. Upon receiving the car, a full mechanical & body inspection was performed by our experienced technicians, and the vehicle was assessed before starting any in-depth work. Although the car was in very good condition on stripping it was evident that use and age had taken its toll. A full strip with mechanical overhaul was commissioned to restore the car to its original condition.
About the Mercedes-Benz 190SL model
The 190SL is the smaller sibling of the 300SL Gullwing, with the creation of both credited to Max Hoffman the Mercedes-Benz USA dealer and his desire for Mercedes-Benz to produce road cars replicating the aesthetics and style of the W194 Gran Prix race car. Half the price of the 300SL models when the new Mercedes-Benz sold 26,000 models, over 8 times more than the larger 6-cylinder 300SL.
