The Mercedes-Benz 190SL was introduced in 1955 as a lower-cost alternative to the iconic 300SL. The 190SL's styling is very similar to that of the 300SL as well. Powering the 190SL is a 1.9-liter four-cylinder producing 104 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque paired to a four-speed manual. It has the same engineering and fully independent suspension as the more upscale 300SL. However, the 190SL uses a shortened chassis that was modified from the 180/190 (W120/121) sedan compared to the 300SL's tubular spaceframe. In addition, the 190SL was only offered as a roadster with either a soft top or removable hard top. Both the 190SL and 300SL were replaced by the 230SL 'Pagoda' in 1963, and Mercedes-Benz sold almost 26,000 examples of the 190SL before the end of its production run. An average 190SL is currently valued at around $110,000 on the used market. Despite being the entry-level SL model from the mid 50s to early 60s, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL is a beautiful and elegant classic roadster that is great for cruising down the street on a warm and sunny day.
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