The Mercedes-Benz 190 W110 was in 1961 the smallest model, Daimler-Benz had on offer. Its diesel version continued the ponton story of legendary reliability. Updated in September 2023, this 200-page guide walks you through the cars' history, explains in detail their chassis number and data card, and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide. It is the only book that concentrates solely on the W110 four-and six-cylinder fintail models and comes with many superb recent color photos; this includes pictures of the suspension. These are some of the topics covered:

• Development of the W110 Sedan
• Technical aspects
• New safety features
• The 190 and 190D
• The 200 and 200D
• The 230
• Excerpts from the W110 brochures
• Coachbuilders like the IMA Universal and in-house developments
• W110 Chassis number and data card explained
• W110 Buyer's guide
• Paint and interior options
• Technical specifications

A separate chapter is devoted to Karl Wilfert. He was not only head of overall passenger car design from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s, he was also a highly talented and occasionally controversial, while head-strong, manager. Enjoy