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The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was produced in 1954 by the German car

manufacturer and it's a masterpiece on four-wheels for design, elegance

and luxury. The 300 SL, where the acronym stands for Sport Leicht,

(Sport Light), adopted innovative solutions for the time. The Mercedes

2 door coupe had a tubular frame, a front 2.996 cc longitudinal engine

connected to a 4-speed transmission and the rear drive.

The maximum

speed of 300 SL was 260 Km/h (162 mph). The real strength of the car,

however, was in its innovative design and the adoption of the

characteristic and eye-catching Gull-wing doors. Even today the

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is an icon of design and style of the period ant

it is a real icon for collectors and fans.