Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

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The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

Mercedes-Benz SL

When Mercedes-Benz introduced the SL in 1954, even they could not have predicted the impact the model would have on the automotive world. SL cars are 2 door grand tourers that were briefly offered as coupes, yet quickly became convertibles offered with detachable hardtops and later available with a retractable roof options. In production for over 60 years, the SL has seen seven generations: the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/">W198 (1954-1963)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w121/">W121 (1955-1963)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w113/">W113 (1963-1971)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r107-c107/">R107-C107 (1971-1989)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129 (1989-2002)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/">R230 (2002-2012)</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r231/">R231 (2012-2020)</a>. As one of Mercedes&#39; longest running models, the SL has seen some exceptional cars throughout its production, such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w113/280-sl-pagoda/">280 SL &#39;Pagoda&#39;</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/sl-65-amg-black-series/">SL 65 AMG Black Series</a>.

When Mercedes-Benz introduced the SL in 1954, even they could not have predicted the impact the model would have on the automotive world.…

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - W198

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (chassis code W 198) was a two-seat sports car produced by Mercedes-Benz as a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">gullwing coupe (1954-1957)</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-roadster/">roadster (1957-1963)</a>. It was based on the company&#39;s highly successful 1952 racer, the W194, with merchanical direct fuel-injection, a first on a production vehicle, boosting power almost 50% on its 3-litre overhead camshaft straight-6 engine. Capable of reaching a top speed of up to 263 km/h (163 mph), it was both a sports car racing champion and the fastest production car of its time. The 300 SL was inspired by Max Hoffman, Mercedes-Benz&#39;s authorized United States importer at the time, who correctly perceived a large American market for such a car. The company introduced the 300 SL in February 1954 at the International Motor Sports Show in New York instead of in Europe in order to get it into U.S. buyers&#39; hands sooner. Nearly 2,700 were sold, at triple the price of an average American sedan.

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (chassis code W 198) was a two-seat sports car produced by Mercedes-Benz as a gullwing coupe (1954-1957) and…

300 SL - W198

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300 SL Roadster

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

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