Hitler had a Mercedes touring car with a special seat which could be raised up so that he could be more easily seen when he rode through the streets.

The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, produced between May 1955 and February 1963, was available either as a soft-top convertible or with a removable hardtop.

A particularly strong door latch, the conical-pin door lock was designed to prevent doors on a vehicle from opening during an accident.