he little brother of the legendary 300 SL gullwing quickly developed into the dream car of the 50s.
The 190 SL established the roadster tradition of the Stuttgart car brand, as it already presented itself as a genuine open-air sports car with folding top at its presentation in New York. However, the 190 SL did not want to be a racing sports car.
Rather, the product developers at Mercedes-Benz saw it as an elegant and fast touring car that can be driven in everyday life as one of the most successful vehicles in automotive history.