This photograph shows the magnificent Mercedes-Benz 300 SL , a.k.a. Mercedes-Benz W 198 II , as it was in production between 1957 and 1963.
This truly magnificent photo shows one of the greatest and most desirable German sports automobiles of the 1950s. The photo shows great detail of the car. This version of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was in production between 1957 and 1963.
We have more photo’s of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194 and W 198) available.
The Mercedes-Benz
300SL was a magnificent two-seat, closed sports car with characteristic
gull-wing doors, and later, offered as an open roadster. Built by Daimler-Benz
AG and internally numbered W 198,
the road version of 1952 was based (somewhat loosely) on the company's highly
successful competition-only sports car of 1950, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL (W194)
which had less power, as it still had carburetors. This model was also suggested
by the American Mercedes importer Max Hoffman. Because it was intended for
customers whose preferences were reported to Hoffman by dealers he supplied in
the booming, post-war American market, it was introduced at the 1954 New York
Auto Show—unlike previous models introduced at either the
This is a very nice and very rare photo that reflects a wonderful era of
Mercedes-Benz history in a wonderful way.
This is your rare chance to own this photo. It has a nice large format
of ca. 8" x 8" (ca. 20 x
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No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files and board backed envelopes.
We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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