190SL
One Owner, Estate Sale: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
The 190SL was Max Hoffman’s idea. Hoffman grew up in Austria, racing prolifically until he was 30 when he turned his attention to importing and marketing Lancia, Auburn, and Cord cars among others. He remained in Austria until the… more»
Gullwing Alternative: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Less sporty than luxurious, the 190SL was Mercedes’ answer to Max Hoffman’s suggestion that an alternative to the expensive, race-bred 300SL would be welcome in the American market. A prototype of the new car was plying the roads by… more»
Mothballed: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
While the Mercedes 300SL was aimed at select customers who could spend lavishly, uber-dealer Max Hofman wanted a less expensive car to sell. Having already honed his skills at influencing manufacturers including Porsche and BMW to make cars suitable… more»
Dusty Barn Find: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Introduced in 1954 as a roadster only, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL filled a niche one step down from the luxury 300SL series. This new car shared styling cues from its big brother, with fender eyebrows and a general roundness, but… more»
Rescue Me: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Project
Mercedes’ 300SL, introduced in 1954 and developed from the company’s endurance racer, cast a long shadow with its sporty performance and high price. Max Hoffman, born in Austria but making a living in New York as an importer of… more»
Dusty Deal: 1960 Mercedes-Benz SL
I love classic Mercedes. They ooze class and just look great. It helps they were well made too and many have survived hundreds of thousands of miles. Of late, this is not so much the case, but to be… more»
Sleeping beauty? 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
For what I consider to be an iconic 1950s Mercedes roadster, the seller is pretty mum on details. No real provenance is given and a four-sentence write-up is a bit of a laugh considering the listing on eBay has… more»
31k Mile 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
As with many classic cars, certain models have really become ascendant in values as of late and one of the more notable standouts is the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL such as this 1959 example. When I spied its $79,190 price… more»
