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At the Geneva Motor Show in March 1957, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 300 SL Roadster (W 198) as the successor to the 300 SL “Gullwing” Coupé of the same model series, which had made its debut in 1954. On a technical level, the open-top sports car was very much like the coupé, although the modified roll cage now allowed the installation of conventionally hinged doors. These were necessary for open-top driving and were more convenient when getting in and out. The chassis had also been evolved further: The single-joint swing axle with a lowered pivot point was used instead of the classic two-joint design, and the 300 SL Roadster had a compensating spring for the first time. From autumn 1958 onwards, the Roadster was also available on request with a detachable hardtop. It was from the standard 300 SL Roadster that Mercedes-Benz engineers developed the 300 SLS racing variant with which Paul O’Shea won Category D of the American Sports Car Championship in 1957. This completed the circle, as the 300 SL was based on the racing car of the same name (W 194), which was used very successfully in motorsport in the 1952 season. In 1961 the 300 SL Roadster was provided with disc brakes, and in 1962 with a cast-aluminium crankcase. Production of the sports car continued until 1963. A total of 1,858 examples of the highly exclusive sports car were built over seven years. Today it is one of the most sought-after classics.
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Mercedes-Benz Classics Brought to to the ice in St. Moritz

The International Concours of Elegance in St. Moritz is an annual event that celebrates the beauty and elegance of classic cars

Words Mary Marquardt
February 16, 2023
Mercedes-Benz compact class of the 201 model series. Saloons of the types 190, 190 D, 190 E and 190 E 2.3-16. Group shot from the front left from 1983. (Photo signature of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Archives: 83F181)
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A Look Back in History at the Baby-Benz

40 years ago, the Mercedes-Benz 190 “Baby-Benz” starts its success story

Words MysteryMan
November 28, 2022
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL racing sports car (W 194) with chassis number 5.
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Mercedes-Benz Classic Vehicles

Words Tobias Schmidt
October 04, 2022
A Look back at the Mercedes-Benz SL R107
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A Look back at the Mercedes-Benz SL R107

Words Marcus Bloom
July 21, 2021
Gottlieb Daimler
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Gottlieb Daimler: A Pioneer in Global Mobility

Words Chris Danielson
May 16, 2020
2019 Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance
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2019 Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance

Words Jim Davis
August 08, 2019
On offer from ALL TIME STARS: 300 SL “Gullwing”, year of construction 1954 – with bolted wing attachments. The rare Rudge wheels are a feature of the special configuration. FIA passport, extensive partial restoration, continuously serviced engine & drivetrain.
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Mercedes-Benz celebrates “125 Years of Motorsport”

Words Lukas Altenhofen
May 09, 2019
Feast your eyes on this early 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing.
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1954 Mercedes-Benz SL300 Gullwing Will Likely Fetch a 1 Million at Auction

Words Lukas Altenhofen
April 19, 2019
Caracciola loading himself into a Mercedes-Benz W25 Silver Arrow at the International Klausen Pass Race in Switzerland in 1934- He would go on to win
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Most Expensive Car in History Rotting Away

Words Jim Davis
January 04, 2019
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing at Auction

Words Paul Davidson
November 16, 2018
2019 Mercedes-Benz Classic Calendar
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2019 Mercedes-Benz Classic Calendar

Words Mary Marquardt
September 13, 2018
Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG from model series 202, production period 1993 to 1997. Exterior shot of the driver's side. Photo from 1993.
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The World Premiere of the C 63 AMG Happened 25 years ago

Words Garrick Hatfield
September 11, 2018
Brabus 300 SL Classic Mercedes-Benz
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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Restored by Brabus is Simply Stunning

Words Lukas Altenhofen
August 26, 2018
Mercedes-Benz T80 - World Record Project Car
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Mercedes-Benz T80 – World Record Project Car

Words Monica James
July 13, 2018
Record Setting Sale: Mercedes 300 SL
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Record Setting Sale: Mercedes 300 SL

Words Christina Elo
July 10, 2018
Mille Miglia 2017: Mercedes-Benz Classic cars. Left to right: 300 SL racing sports car (W 194), 190 SL (W 121), 300 SL "Gullwing" Coupés (W 198). Stage from Brescia to Padua, 18 May 2017.
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Mercedes-Benz at the 1000 Miglia 2018

Words Jim Davis
March 08, 2018
Ewy Rosqvist and Ursula Wirth, winners of the Argentinean Road Grand Prix (October 25 – November 4, 1962) driving a Mercedes-Benz 220 SE.
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Argentina, 1962 – Triumph for the Mercedes-Benz 220 SE

Words Anna James
December 05, 2017
Original-Owner 1950s Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and Roadster Headed to Auction
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Original-Owner 1950s Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and Roadster at Auction

Words Thomas Philips
June 05, 2017
Forza Motorsport 6
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Let’s play Forza Motorsport 6 – Video

Words John Clark
February 08, 2016
Benz patent motor car from 1886 (replica). On 29 January 1886, Carl Benz applied for a patent on his "gas-powered vehicle".
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130 Years Ago The Automobile Was Born

Words Jim Davis
January 19, 2016