1959-1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Foreign Cars Illus & Auto Sport Article Reprint. March 1959 Issue. Mercedes-Benz 190 SL. A knowing sports car driver would no more think of using a pure race car for everyday transport than a bourbon lover would think of drinking raw alcohol right from the still. With this analogy in mind we can tak a close look at the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL - a sporting carriage for gentlemen. The 190SL, then is the distilled essence of hundreds of race car designs that have proved unbeatable down through the years. Includes price, performance, and specifications.