Mercedes-Benz 190 c
(1961 - 1965)
Car articles about Mercedes-Benz 190 c by year
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.
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 automatic knows everything, can do everything and does everything the driver wants." This is how the automatic transmission of the Mercedes 190 Automatic could be described in 1962. Daimler-Benz's in-house design was more complex, but also much better than anything else on the market. The magazine 'hobby' wanted to know exactly and tested the 190 Automatic, the results are reproduced in the refreshed original text and illustrated with historical pictures.
"A top car in the European mid-size class, balanced in terms of dimensions, comfort, performance and economy. Spacious, comfortable five-seater and yet agile and fast. Very good road holding, making it sporty to drive at high average speeds on all roads." - Yes, the testers of the Motor-Rundschau 1962 summarized their impressions just as soberly and objectively, which we reproduce in this article in the equally objective original wording.
The magazine 'hobby' wanted to know exactly: Does a diesel have to be lazy in the mountains? To answer this question, the Mercedes-Benz 190 D was put to the test on wintry Alpine passes in 1962. The account of the experiences is as entertaining as it is impressive. And the Mercedes passed the test with flying colors. This article edits the test report of the time and supplements the few pictures with extensive archive material.
Is the Mercedes 230 SL better than its predecessor, the 190 SL? Is it worth switching to a newer model? To get to the bottom of this and many other questions, hobby editor Heinz Kranz climbed into a fresh 230 SL and compared it visually, technically and on the road with its predecessor, the 190 SL. The result is a comprehensive vehicle report comparing the two models and detailing their advantages and disadvantages.
Current market prices for Mercedes-Benz 190 c
4-Door Sedan, 80 PS, 1897 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 80 PS, 1897 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1897 cm3
Convertible, 104 PS, 1897 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 54 PS, 1988 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 190 c
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 190 c (110) 1963 Not Sold Barons Sandown Park Sale (July 28, 2015) |
190 c (110) | 1963 | Not Sold | Barons Sandown Park Sale (July 28, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 c (110) 1964 Not Sold Classicbid Classicbid-Auktion Weiterstadt (June 20, 2015) |
190 c (110) | 1964 | Not Sold | Classicbid Classicbid-Auktion Weiterstadt (June 20, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 c (110) 1963 Sold Barons British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars (September 15, 2015) |
190 c (110) | 1963 | Sold | Barons British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars (September 15, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 c (110) 1964 Not Sold Classicbid Retro Classics Auction 2016 (March 18, 2016) |
190 c (110) | 1964 | Not Sold | Classicbid Retro Classics Auction 2016 (March 18, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 c (110) 1965 Not Sold OSKA Osnabrück (February 26, 2017) |
190 c (110) | 1965 | Not Sold | OSKA Osnabrück (February 26, 2017) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 c (110) 1964 Sold Classicbid Nürnberg Sale (December 10, 2016) |
190 c (110) | 1964 | Sold | Classicbid Nürnberg Sale (December 10, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 c (110) 1964 Not Sold Classicbid Frankfurt Sale (October 24, 2015) |
190 c (110) | 1964 | Not Sold | Classicbid Frankfurt Sale (October 24, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 C 1965 Sold H&H Classics Buxton Auction (February 26, 2014) |
190 C | 1965 | Sold | H&H Classics Buxton Auction (February 26, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 c (110) 1964 Sold ACA King's Lynn Auction (January 28, 2017) |
190 c (110) | 1964 | Sold | ACA King's Lynn Auction (January 28, 2017) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 190 c (110) 1964 Not Sold Classicbid Weiterstadt Auktion (January 31, 2015) |
190 c (110) | 1964 | Not Sold | Classicbid Weiterstadt Auktion (January 31, 2015) |
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