Type W121 (4 cylinder / roadster-coupé-cabriolet)
Including models: 190SL / 190SLR
1958 Type W121 190SL cabriolet-roadster
owner: Jonathan Mason / masonigm@idt.net
1958 Type W121 190SL cabriolet-roadster
owner: Geoff Hall / ghall@greenspoon.net
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
more photos
Type W121 190SL cabriolet-roadster
owner: Mike Partain / Columbia, South Carolina
1958 Type W121 190SL coupé-roadster
This profile view serves to illustrate that the Type 190SL is also a handsome coupé with the hard top fitted.
Type W121 190SL dashboard
1960 Type W121 190SL coupé-roadster with hard top
owner: Robby Ackerman / robby@ackerman.net
Newport News, Virginia USA
1961 Type W121 190SL coupé-roadster
Photo by former owner: Bob Granger / January 14, 1961
Sold by Hartwig Mueller through Diekmann Automobile, Bremerhaven, Germany.
1961 Type W121 190SL cabriolet-roadster
owner: Michael Bonnar / michaelstolli@aol.com
Lambertville, Michigan
I have owned this car for more than 23 years and my two sons were so small back then that they would ride together behind the seats. When we went to car shows, my youngest son Chris (from about the age of 8) always included with the description of the car, "someday this will be mine". Well he did get his wish, I told him that when I can no longer operate the clutch it will be his. He is now 26 years old. I was very fortunate to find and purchase the original three piece luggage set in 100 point condition about 8 years ago.
Photos of my luggage: http://www.bitchin-stitchin.com/190sldlx.htm
- Michael Bonnar / July 4, 2005
1961 Type W121 190SL cabriolet-roadster
owner: Janne Jaako / Haparanda, Sweden
On November 12, 2005, Janne writes, "I found your website with photos of Mercedes-Benz Type 190SL roadsters from all over the world. Mine is a 1961 and is located in Sweden. The license plate is totally legal. In Sweden, we can take up to seven letters and/or numbers if they are available. Some people use their names, kid's names, car model, etc. Fortunately this car is quite rare in Sweden, so my choice was available. It was expensive, but I think that the Mercedes-Benz 190SL is worthy of the customized plate."
Kindest regards,
Janne Jaako
Type W121 190SLR
"There was a racing version of the 190SL that had been developed at the suggestion of Max Hoffmann, but this was destined to remain a footnote in the model's history. It looked rather as if the elegant 190SL had stripped out of its elegant dress and slipped into something altogether more streamlined and sporty. The fenders could be removed, as could the convertible top. Special lightweight doors without wind-down windows reduced the automobile's weight, thereby enhancing its performance. And instead of viewing the race track through a panorama front windscreen, the driver was protected from the elements by a small Perspex windshield. A total of 17 such vehicles were apparently sold before a change in FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) regulations put an end to its chances of competing on the racetrack. In any case, it had failed to notch up victories at any major events during its short career." - Mercedes-Benz Classic / 01 2005.
Photos of a converted 190SL racer can be found on the 2001 Fashion Island page.
Type W121 190SL cabriolet-roadster (roof in raised position)
owner: Luis J. Jimenez
Mercer Island, Washington USA
Type W121 190SL cabriolet-roadster
owner: Dick Hewitt / more photos