Excellence on road and rally – Mercedes 190 SL

The Mercedes 190 SL perfectly illustrates the importance of listening to feedback. After the introduction of the 300 SL, an American Mercedes importer noted that while many were interested, the 300 SL proved too expensive for the average consumer looking for a weekend car. After a conversation with the headquarters in Germany, swift action was taken; later that same year, the 190 SL (based on the Ponton) was unveiled at the New York Auto Show. A year later, the production version was ready and presented in Geneva. Interestingly, the car was not positioned as a sports car, but as a comfortable two-seater. This proved to be a great success, with over 25,000 units rolling off the German production line between 1955 and 1963.

Our 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL has undergone a full restoration by the previous owner in the Netherlands. This restoration was carried out with attention to detail, with the intention of bringing the car back to the same quality and authenticity as when it left the factory. Every part has been carefully refurbished. Can you imagine driving around with the feeling that the car just rolled out of the factory, while the music of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones plays in the background?

That's what we call a true 'Cool Classic'!