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 190SLTechnical aspectsThe 190SLA larger engine is neededRacing historyThe W121 BII in brochures and advertisementThe European delivery programDriving a supercharged SL in 1959190SL versus Porsche 356Chassis number and data card explainedW121 buyer's guidePaint and interior optionsTechnical specificationsA 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!
