1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL W121 BII

The Mercedes-Benz W121 BII series was produced from 1955 to 1963 and sold as the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL. A total of approximately 25, 881 units were made. The R121 was introduced in 1955 to provide an affordable version of the legendary 300SL (R198) and was succeeded by the Pagoda SL W113 in 1963.

In 1953, the first studies were conducted for an open version of the 180 Ponton sedan, with two or four seats. The Mercedes-Benz 190SL is therefore technically based on the W121 series sedan, the so-called "Ponton model." To distinguish the 190SL from the Ponton model 190, the factory code W121 was supplemented with the suffix B2 (for Series II), so the correct internal designation is W121B2. Based on the later internal numbering of the SL models with the abbreviation R, the 190SL is referred to accordingly. The 190SL was available exclusively with a 1. 9-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine, which, equipped with twin carburetors, produced approximately 77 kW (105 hp) from the factory.

The 190SL closely resembled its "big brother," the 300SL "Gullwing," but its engine performance, among other things, was significantly lower than that of the 300SL, which had a direct-injection 3-liter inline six-cylinder engine producing 158 kW (215 hp). Daimler-Benz therefore described the 190SL in its brochures as a "touring car" rather than a sports car.

This Mercedes presented here is a fully restored car on which everything has been done, including an engine overhaul.

The body is very sleek, and there are photos of the restoration and the interior. These show that the work was carried out very thoroughly. This is a matching-numbers car. Only the carburetors have been changed from Solex to Weber. This is the only compromise that was made. The car comes with a large folder containing a data card, an owner's manual, an original brochure, and many invoices from the restoration. A beautiful 190 SL for the discerning classic Mercedes driver.