Series production launch of 300 SL sports car

  • Date
    August 1954
  • Description
    Series production of the 300 SL (W 198) sports car with fuel injection engine, presented in February, begins in Sindelfingen. The characteristic upswinging doors of the high-performance sports car result in it being popularly referred to as the "Gullwing".
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, W 198 series, production plant Sindelfingen
2004M340-04
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, W 198 series, production plant Sindelfingen
2004M340-11
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
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