The Mechanists

Tag: 300 sl roadster

  • „Only Flying is better“

    „Only Flying is better“

    —

    by

    Laura Kukuk
    in , ,

    The slogan was used by Mercedes-Benz to introduce the successor of the 300SL Gullwing, the 300SL Roadster. In 1957 open-top two-seaters were incredibly popular which lead to the decision to convert the legendary W198, Gullwing, into its roadster version. The production of Mercedes’ new highlight started in 1957 and ended in 1963. The main frame…