1955 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe

Product of a grand development

With the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL a car appeared on the market that may rightfully be looked upon as worthy representative of the remarkable technical progress made by Daimler-Benz in automotive engineering. Racing experiences extending for over more than half a century have taken on form and shape, and even the minutest details of this magnificent sports car disclose perfection in design and the proverbial quality workmanship of the world's oldest automobile makers.
20 years ago already, Mercedes-Benz racing cars known throughout the world for their outstanding successes, demonstrated by their new aerodynamic styling a revolutionary development in automobile construction, and the standard-built "300 SL" Sports cars follow this traditional line of progress. The victories of "Bern", "Le Mans", "Grand Prix of Germany", and the "Carrera Panamericana of 1952" offer convincing proof that they have withstood extensive and severest tests under most gruelling conditions. There is no doubt, the 300 SL - evolved from the internationally known Mercedes-Benz 300 Touring car, by the way - excels due to a superiority that manifests itself by the ingenious design and dependable performance of each and every aggregate. And thus, the lofty principle of Daimler-Benz, to offer only the very best to the public, shows in the 300 SL Sports car one of its finest results.

Leading in Style and Performance

Every race in which Mercedes-Benz cars participated became a new milestone on the road to develop and further improve the 300 SL. The well-proven "Mercedes-Benz Dependability" and the racing qualities of this extraordinarily fast sports car form a uniquely happy combination which makes it very well suitable for every day city driving as well as cross-country touring Its ever-present readiness for service and its functional indifference to outside influences demonstrate unmistakably the reliability of a Mercedes-Benz. And the advantages of its stylish, aerodynamic body, its powerful, record-breaking engine, its great speed, and its brilliant driving safety give the 300 SL excellent chances to win in the categories "Standard-built Sports Cars" or "Grand Tourism" of international sports car races. And in addition to all these wonderful technical features, endowing the car with an extremely fast acceleration and high top speed, great emphasis is paid to provide real comfort for the occupants by an unusually spacious interior, remarkably soft springing, and driving ease hitherto unknown in a sports car. Two bucket-type seats, softly cushioned and fashioned after racing car seats, impart even in fast driven curves a feeling of perfect security. Both seats are easily adjustable to provide also for tall persons ample leg room. By the easy handling of all controls the driver has this fast and powerful car in every situation well in hand. The extensive utilization of aggregates of the "300" and "300 S" series renders quick repair and spare parts service possible. And, inspite of its outstanding performance, the 300 SL engine is nearly as economical as all other Mercedes-Benz engines.

Brochure "Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 SL'' 1955

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