MERCEDES 300 SL TYPE CATALOG

History and Description

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe ( W198 ) " Gullwing " or gull wings , nicknamed later "Butterfly " was designed by Friedrich Geiger . It was presented for the first time to the public February 6, 1954 in the international trade fair in New York . its marketing will begin in August 1954 and ended in May 1957. it will be considered as the most iconic of the brand after the second World war , thanks to its technical qualities as its tubular frame and its unusual design associated with its doors butterfly and its smooth body like a pebble .

This fabulous car will enter the exclusive club of " Legend of Automobiles" .

Only 1400 copies will be produced , of which 29 will be made with a fully made ​​of aluminum body , making this Limited Edition one of the most expensive car in the world .

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Rare and beautiful original brochure from 1955 , with the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300SL kick in the beautiful era of conservation status , published in French language by Mercedes -Benz in Germany and for dealers to Paris .

This sales brochure is one of the first printed , it bears the reference 321/1 F.