It mirrored the spirit of the fifties: A sparkling grey body paired with an interior that gleamed crimson red behind the windows! The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is considered the classic of all classics – a true automotive legend. The original was once placed on a torsion-resistant lattice tube frame foundation that was fashioned to resemble a race car. Draped over top were the round shapes of the body that sprang from the mind of chief designer Friedrich Geiger. They give this gullwing model its distinct air of luxury and contemporary avant-garde.
The body is iron gray and the chassis matching aluminum silver. This accentuates the ruby red of the seats and steering wheel. In addition to the radiator grille, the Mercedes-Benz star at the front and the hub caps with star embossing also shine in silver. The front indicators in orange are a highlight, as is the Mercedes-Benz star with "300 SL" lettering printed on the rear in silver.
