Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201,1982-1993): Books - History

Mercedes-Benz W201 (190) - The Complete Story

The W201 was a compact saloon designed to address both concerns about fuel economy generated by the first oil crisis in the 1970s and competition for sales from the BMW 3 Series. Many doubted that Mercedes could deliver a compact car whilst retaining their traditional qualities. But the W201 soon won them over.

For here was a car that was a real Mercedes in the tradition of the time - it was just smaller. With around 200 photographs, the book features the reasons behind the need to build a new compact saloon in the 1980s. It covers the styling, engineering and specification changes introduced over the lifetime of the model; gives full technical specifications, including paint and interior trim choices and production tables and vehicle number sequences.
The story of Mercedes' long and exciting struggle to win the German Touring Car Championship with the 190 is covered. There is a chapter on the special US variants and, finally, a chapter on buying and owing a 201-series Mercedes.

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Mercedes-Benz 190 - All 190 models (W201 series) (1982-1993) - Essential Buyer's Guide

Looking for Mercedes' legendary build quality in a car you can use every day? The 190 (W201) range offers a unique blend of timeless styling and advanced engineering. But buying any car of this age demands care: follow the helpful guidance in this book to assess a promising car like a professional, and find the right car at the right price!

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Mercedes 190, la première 'Baby Benz'

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Explore the complete history of the Mercedes-Benz 190 saloon of the W201 type, recently celebrating its fortieth anniversary. From its birth to its development, from its career to its sporting exploits, this book reveals the technical facets of this iconic car.
The 190 surpassed pessimistic predictions, establishing itself as a global success and becoming a flagship model of the youngtimer trend.

As the true embodiment of Mercedes quality, the W 201 benefited from the expertise of the brand's most talented engineers. Although it did not have estate, coupé or convertible versions, the 190 sported sporty outfits, exploring an area where the Star was then discreet. This book traces the history of this saloon that expanded the brand's customer base, secured its future, and redefined its image.

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Mercedes-Benz 190 (W 201): Alle Modelle (1982-1993) - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

The Mercedes W 201 series was once the "Baby Benz", but is now known throughout the country as "the 1090" - and is already a classic. The robust and extremely well-made compact Benz has a large fan base and is the epitome of the everyday classic car.

This is the book for buying a Mercedes W201. This handy guide is your best companion on the way to the Baby Benz. Here are everything you need to know about the former smallest of all Stuttgart stars in a compact and clear format.
You will receive valuable tips on the various versions, models and engines. You will learn about the weak points and what work you may have to do. This makes it easier to negotiate so that you get the right car at a fair price. Because one thing is certain: well-preserved 190s have long since passed their price low!

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