Mercedes-Benz, The SL story, The 190SL: The complete 190SL history with buyer's guide and superb recent color photos

Mercedes-Benz 190SL – History, Technology and a Comprehensive Buyer’s Guide
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL (W121 B II) is one of the most elegant and recognizable sports cars of the 1950s and early 1960s. This extensively illustrated 190-page book tells the story of the 190SL from its development and introduction to its technical evolution, motorsport activities and lasting position in Mercedes-Benz history.
For owners and prospective buyers, the book includes a comprehensive 20-page buyer’s guide covering the areas that deserve particular attention before purchasing a 190SL. Bodywork and corrosion, engine, Solex carburetors, suspension, interior, trim and other important components are discussed in detail.
The book also explains chassis numbers and Mercedes-Benz data cards and includes more than 150 color photographs , with detailed views of the engine, suspension, underbody, interior and other areas that are rarely shown in conventional books.

Inside, you will find: The development and history of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL A comprehensive 20-page buyer’s guide Engine, Solex carburetors, chassis and suspension explained A larger engine is needed? Model evolution and important factory changes Chassis-number and data-card information Paint colors, interior combinations and equipment The 190SL in motorsport Mercedes-Benz brochures, advertising and the European Delivery Program A direct comparison between the 190SL and Porsche 356 The remarkable story of driving a supercharged 190SL in 1959 Detailed technical specifications Special chapters look at Max Hoffman , the influential US importer who played an important role in the creation of both the 190SL and 300SL, and Karl Wilfert , one of the key figures behind Mercedes-Benz passenger-car design from the 1950s to the early 1970s.
Whether you already own a 190SL, are considering buying one, or simply want to learn more about this classic Mercedes-Benz sports car, this book combines historical background with detailed technical and practical information.
Bernd S. Koehling has been involved with classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and has written numerous books on the marque.
Additional photographs and sample pages from the book appear farther down this product page.