300 SL (W 194) - The first 300 SL can be recognised by the standard narrow wheels with hubcaps. The entry hatches, which reach only to the bottom of the window – they cannot really be called wing doors yet – require much skill in getting in and out and stem from the raised tubular space frame. But the photo also shows the clear, simple form, resulting in less drag.
- Archive number: 53768
- Caption: The first 300 SL can be recognised by the standard narrow wheels with hubcaps. The entry hatches, which reach only to the bottom of the window – they cannot really be called wing doors yet – require much skill in getting in and out and stem from the raised tubular space frame. But the photo also shows the clear, simple form, resulting in less drag.
- Info: Additional picture number: R16905
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