Iconicars Mercedes-Benz 300 Sl

Hard facts, soft skills: technical data, casually recounted anecdotes, and plenty of interesting lifestyle information On track and on the screen: the successes of the 300 SL in racing and its many appearances in the movies and on television A must-have for all gullwing fans In 1954, the Mercedes­Benz 300 SL was unveiled at the International Motor Sports Show in New York— the start of an unparalleled success story. Victories in the 24­hour race at Le Mans and the Carrera Panamericana made it world­famous. It also possessed groundbreaking technology, including the first series­production fuel­injected engine. Its elegant shape and futuristic gullwing doors made it a coveted prize, symbolizing exclusivity and freedom. This volume has everything that is important about the legendary sports car: wonderfully aesthetic automotive photography by Rene´ Staud and archive pictures rich in patina, snapshots of racing successes and famous owners, and interesting facts from the model’s history to the colors of the paintwork.