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Scott Marks (954) 607-1140 5750 North Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale Florida 33308  1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Vehicle Information VIN: 00012104210015341 Stock: FP5249 Mileage: 47,176 Color: Black Trans: Manual Engine: MPG: Drivetrain: RWD                                                                                         Description 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL 2-Door Convertible Chassis No. 121.042.10.015341Engine No. 121.921.10.015429Body No. A121.042.10.01702 120hp 1,897cc OHV in-line 4-cylinder engine; all-synchro 4-speed manual transmission; independent front suspension with coil springs and wishbones; low-pivot swing axle rear suspension; servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 94.5 inches. Despite wartime devastation, Daimler-Benz rebounded strongly by the mid-1950's including a triumphant return to racing. Enter the brilliant, high-performance 300SL, the company's first post-war sports car and; a two-seat boulevard cruiser, the 190SL. Like most sports cars of the time, the 190SL had a more basic sedan to thank for its existence. In the case of the 190SL, it was M-B's W120 Series 180 introduced in 1953 and commonly known as the "Ponton" sedan (thanks to the visual and structural character of its body/chassis configuration). Mercedes-Benz followed the Austin-Healey/Triumph TR-series formula of the era by creating a new car using off-the-shelf components it had available from its other car lines. Known internally as the W121, the 190SL (Sport Light) used a shortened version of the W120 platform topped by the unique roadster body shell. Aluminum doors, hood and trunk lid were employed and along the 180's all-independent coil-spring suspension including the swing axles which provided considerable flexibility during aggressive cornering. Power was supplied by a new 105hp 1.9-litre overhead cam four-cylinder engine, initially with twin-Solex carburetors. The transmission was a floor-mounted 4-speed manual and braking was by drums at all four wheels. Styling was intentionally similar to its 300SL sibling; most notably the rounded overall lines, low nose, and wide grille with the Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star causing no one to mistake this for any other vehicle. From the onset, North A...

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