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In mid-1956, sales of the 300SL Gullwing began to decline, prompting the Mercedes-Benz board to consider a convertible version tailored to the California market. The convertible model was showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1957, and by May, the factory had been converted for roadster production. [4] [30]
The Mercedes-Benz W188 was a two-door luxury sports tourer produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1951 and 1958. The company's most expensive and exclusive automobiles, the elegant, hand-built 300 S (1951-1954) and its successor 300 Sc (1955-1958) were the pinnacle of the Mercedes line of their era.
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (W 196 S) is a two-seat sports racing car that took part in the 1955 World Sportscar Championship before a catastrophic crash and fire at Le Mans later that year ended its domination prematurely.
W105 219, luxury car (1956–1959) W121 190, mid-size executive car (1956-1961) W189 300d, full-size luxury car (1957–1960) W128 220SE, executive car (1958–1960)
This is a list of the most expensive cars sold in public auto auctions through the traditional bidding process.. On May 5, 2022, in a secret auction at the brand's museum in Germany, Mercedes-Benz sold one of just two 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupes from its extensive collection of historical automobiles—which dates back to the earliest days of the car in the late 19th century.
As well as eight SLSs (5 coupes and three roadsters), a 280 SL, a 300D Adenauer, two “Ostermeier” Gullwings, and one hand-built tribute Gullwing. The 2022 convention had enough SLSs at the show to give awards for the first time. Hagerty presented on classic car insurance and others gave a review of SLS cars, options, and current market trends.
The Cougar featured Mercedes 300 SL-type gullwing doors, and was originally painted in Candy Apple Red. The car was unveiled at the 1962 Chicago Auto Show. [3] The original was a 3/8-scale model from 1956. [3] This was the second car to be under the Cougar nameplate. [3] The car has 405 horsepower.
Gullwing doors with a second hinge between door and moving roof panel are called falcon wing doors. Scissors – rotate vertically at a fixed hinge at the front of the door, and open by rotating on a horizontal axis, perpendicular to the vehicle's length.