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1957 Mercedes-Benz 190Sl (Roadster, black, classic)
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- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 190Sl
- Variant
- Roadster
- Year
- 1957
- Decade
- 1950s
- Colour
- Black
This catalogue entry records a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190Sl Roadster in black, a convertible and sports car, from the 1950s.
The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190Sl Roadster in black is filed under Classic, Convertible and Sports car, within the 1950s picture cars.
1950s on screen
A fifties street can bring home, work and local errands into the same view, with the car playing a familiar part in the daily routine. Suburban entrances leave space for small domestic actions, such as collecting a coat or saying goodbye, before a character reaches the parked vehicle. The lettering above a shop and the furniture on the pavement can anchor a fifties location, particularly when the car is only a background presence.
Possible roles in a production
Hair, hats and loose costume details should be rehearsed for open-top action, especially when performers need to repeat the same look between camera angles. A convertible in a stills shoot can keep the roof state consistent while the photographer changes position, avoiding an unexplained difference between related images. A sports car can appear in a quiet personal arrival, with no need for fast movement to give the vehicle a place in the story.
About this listing
The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190Sl Roadster appears in the Classic, Convertible and Sports car selection, with black recorded as its colour. You can find 6 Mercedes-Benz 190Sls through the model selection. Year records in the model selection begin at 1957 and end at 1961. For a different colour, the model listings also show red, silver and cream. 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles sit in the make selection, with 145 cars from the 1950s available through the decade link.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190Sl in black for filming?
The Mercedes-Benz 190Sl can be requested through a filming enquiry, with availability checked against the dates, place and action you describe before an option is confirmed.
Is the photo of this exact car?
The photograph shows what the Mercedes-Benz 190Sl model looks like rather than this exact car, and the options we send identify the individual vehicle and confirm its colour.
What if this Mercedes-Benz 190Sl isn't available?
You need not stay with the 6 Mercedes-Benz 190Sls listed here: explore 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles and compare 145 cars from the 1950s, with any replacement checked for your dates.
Can it be driven on camera?
Driving the Mercedes-Benz 190Sl on camera depends on the owner, insurance and the planned shot; we confirm driving, transport and driver arrangements through your production brief.
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