Mercedes-Benz 190SL - The Essential Guide to a Timeless IconThe Mercedes 190SL (W121 BII) is one of the most elegant and beloved classics of the 1950s and 1960s. This 220-page guide tells the complete story of the 190SL, from its development and technical details to its racing history and unique position in the sports car market. This guide, updated in December 2025, includes an extended 20-page buyer's guide, in-depth explanations of chassis number and data card, and comes with over 150 recent color photographs - including rare shots of the suspension and interior details.
Key topics inside:. Development and history of the 190SL. Technical features and engineering highlights. Evolution of the model and factory updates. A larger engine is needed. 190SL in motorsport and racing history. W121 brochures, advertising, and European delivery program. 190SL vs. Porsche 356 - a direct comparison. Driving a supercharged 190SL in 1959. Comprehensive 20-page buyer's guide. Paint, trim, and interior options explained.
Full technical specificationsA special chapter is dedicated to Max Hoffman, the influential US importer who helped to shape Mercedes' success in America. This is the only recent English-language book dedicated exclusively to the 190SL, making it an essential resource for owners, enthusiasts, and collectors alike. Bernd S. Koehling has been involved with Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and is the author of more than 20 books on the marque.
Mercedes-Benz 190SL - The Essential Guide to a Timeless IconThe Mercedes 190SL (W121 BII) is one of the most elegant and beloved classics of the 1950s and 1960s. This 220-page guide tells the complete story of the 190SL, from its development and technical details to its racing history and unique position in the sports car market. This guide, updated in December 2025, includes an extended 20-page buyer's guide, in-depth explanations of chassis number and data card, and comes with over 150 recent color photographs - including rare shots of the suspension and interior details.
Key topics inside:. Development and history of the 190SL. Technical features and engineering highlights. Evolution of the model and factory updates. A larger engine is needed. 190SL in motorsport and racing history. W121 brochures, advertising, and European delivery program. 190SL vs. Porsche 356 - a direct comparison. Driving a supercharged 190SL in 1959. Comprehensive 20-page buyer's guide. Paint, trim, and interior options explained.
Full technical specificationsA special chapter is dedicated to Max Hoffman, the influential US importer who helped to shape Mercedes' success in America. This is the only recent English-language book dedicated exclusively to the 190SL, making it an essential resource for owners, enthusiasts, and collectors alike. Bernd S. Koehling has been involved with Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and is the author of more than 20 books on the marque.
