Mercedes-Benz 190 Db
(1959 - 1961)
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In 1959, the range of sports cars on offer was still quite limited. The magazine 'hobby' counted around 30 models and the comparison fitted onto just a few magazine pages. The author Werner Oswald saw the reason for the comparatively small number of models on offer in the transition to self-supporting bodies and the need for rationalization. This report reproduces the original wording of the article at the time and shows the vehicles mentioned in over 170 archive photos as well as in many original sales brochures
The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was the entry-level sports car for some in the 1950s, although it was not exactly a super sports car in terms of driving characteristics and performance. On the other hand, it scored points when it came to presence and design. This historical test report describes the strengths and weaknesses of the "little star". Many pictures from back then show the 190 SL in all its details.
Between 1953 and 1962, Mercedes Benz produced almost 440,000 Ponton limousines with four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. They were popular and remain so to this day. W 121 was the name of the fast 1.9-liter versions, which had good driving performance thanks to the engine from the 190 SL. This report looks back at the history of the Ponton-Mercedes and portrays an unrestored 190 model. The article is supplemented by many archive photos and the original brochure from the time.
In 1961, Mercedes presented new saloons in the guise of the successful 220. Hobby drove the top-of-the-range 300 SE model with Karl Kling and the entry-level 190D and 190 models with Professor Nallinger. The technology was convincing beyond all measure, but the Hobby writer did not want to judge the shape. This report reproduces the original wording of the historical article and shows the 300 SE in many archive photos.
In 1961, the magazine 'hobby' "cross-examined" affordable sports cars. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint, Fiat 1500 Spider, MG A, MG A Twin Cam, Triumph TR 3, Porsche 1600 and 1600 S, as well as Sunbeam Alpine and Mercedes-Benz 190 SL were contrasted and compared. And the winner? Read for yourself! Let's just say that although the most expensive car was almost twice as expensive as the cheapest, the best sports car scored just under 3% better than the worst. This report edits the comparison test of the time and supplements it with many contemporary photos and sales brochures of the vehicles involved. To revel in!
The Stuttgart brand has always been associated with prestige. So it is hardly surprising that in the early 1960s many people thought that when buying a Mercedes-Benz, you were paying less for a car and more for the star above the radiator grille. Although the 190 C had a serious flaw, the previous assertion was nevertheless wrong, as it stood out from its competitors not only in terms of running smoothness and suspension comfort... The original test report from back then is accompanied by historical images.
Current market prices for Mercedes-Benz 190 Db
4-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1897 cm3
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4-Door Sedan, 80 PS, 1897 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1897 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 190 Db
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1961 Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro (March 27, 2021) |
190 SL | 1961 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions Race Retro (March 27, 2021) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 b 1960 Sold Broad Arrow Auctions West Palm Beach (November 18, 2022) |
190 b | 1960 | Sold | Broad Arrow Auctions West Palm Beach (November 18, 2022) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (121) 1960 Sold Classicbid Retro Classics Auction 2016 (March 18, 2016) |
190 SL (121) | 1960 | Sold | Classicbid Retro Classics Auction 2016 (March 18, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 (120) 1960 Sold Historics at Brooklands Surrey (March 12, 2016) |
190 (120) | 1960 | Sold | Historics at Brooklands Surrey (March 12, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1961 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads December (December 1, 2021) |
190 SL | 1961 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads December (December 1, 2021) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1960 Sold Bonhams Scottsdale (January 27, 2022) |
190 SL | 1960 | Sold | Bonhams Scottsdale (January 27, 2022) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (121) 1961 Sold RM/Sotheby's The Arizona Sale (January 15, 2015) |
190 SL (121) | 1961 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's The Arizona Sale (January 15, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 SL manual lhd 1961 Not Sold Coys Monaco Sale (May 9, 2014) |
190 SL manual lhd | 1961 | Not Sold | Coys Monaco Sale (May 9, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 SL 1960 Sold RM/Sotheby's Arizona (January 17, 2019) |
190 SL | 1960 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Arizona (January 17, 2019) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (121) 1961 Sold Coys Schloss Dyck Sale (August 6, 2016) |
190 SL (121) | 1961 | Sold | Coys Schloss Dyck Sale (August 6, 2016) |
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