Mercedes Benz 190 Sl 1955 63

Each 96 page, hard cover book in the series is 10 1/2" x 7 5/8" and contains color and black and white photos, drawings, charts, and catalog facsimiles. Each classic model is presented in its historic and developmental aspects.

This is a comprehensive book about the Mercedes-Benz 190SL automobile. It contains factory photographs, visually documents every production change and provides a wealth of detailed information about the 190SL. It also contains a history of the International 190SL Group, North America.

Mercedes introduced their first unitary bodied car as the 180 in 1953. The following year the company revealed the 190SL with Plexiglas screen and lightweight doors. Not produced until March 1955 the production cars had bodywork akin to the 300SL and was powered by a 4-cylinder sohc engine of 1897cc. Production lasted until February 1963. Using racing techniques of µadding lightness' the 300SL was built around a complex tubular chassis that made conventional doors impossible. Thus the Gullwing was born in 1952 as a pure sports/racing car. The production version gained weight with road going features and a slightly redesigned body. Bosch fuel injection helped to get the extra power needed. 1400 coupes were built before being replaced by the roadster in 1957. This is a book of contemporary road tests, technical data, racing, restoration.

Essential Mercedes SL Laurence Meredith Subtitled: 19SL & Pagoda Models, the Cars and Their Story 1955-71. History, descriptions and analysis of the full range of Mercedes sports cars from 1955 to 1971, represented by the delightful 19SL ofthe 195s and the timeless Pagoda-roof models of the 196s. Contains informative specs, performance d ata and production figures. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 1 1/4, 8 pgs., 6 b&w ill., 6 color.

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!