A Century of Cars: 18. Solido 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

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The Mercedes-Benz SL is a roadster manufactured by Mercedes since 1954. The designation SL derives from the German Sport Leicht, or Sport Light and was first applied to the 300SL 'Gullwing' .

The 300 SL was introduced in 1954 in coupé form, featuring gullwing doors. The 300 SL roadster succeeded the coupé in 1957. The four-cylinder 190 SL was more widely produced with 25,881 units, starting in 1955. Cars of the open SL-Class were available as a coupe with a removable hardtop or as a roadster with convertible soft top or with both tops. Production for the 190 SL and 300 SL ended in 1963.
 		    
A Century of Cars: 18. Solido 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL A Century of Cars: 18. Solido 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL A Century of Cars: 18. Solido 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL    
A Century of Cars: 18. Solido 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL A Century of Cars: 18. Solido 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL A Century of Cars: 18. Solido 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL    
A Century of Cars: 18. Solido 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL A Century of Cars: 18. Solido 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL A Century of Cars: 18. Solido 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL    
         
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