The classic car featured in this article, the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, a vehicle built on the W 113 chassis, was Mercedes’ sports car of the 1960’s. The 1971 model was the last model year in the series which spanned 1963 to 1971. This series of Mercedes cars replace the 300 SL and 190 SL …
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1957 Mercedes-Benz SL190
The car shown in this article is the 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL190 which was an is a popular vintage sports car. The 1957 Mercedes was the automaker’s first widely sold sports car. The S represented “Sports” and the L meant “Light“. The SL190 was sold at the same time buyers could purchase the more costly …
1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S Ponton Sedan
A New Start After World War Two During World War Two the Mercedes-Benz factories were essentially destroyed. Some were destroyed a bit more than others but they were for all intents and purposes put out of business. Because Mercedes-Benz represented a large German industrial complex it was a prime target for Allied bombers in …