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Cars and Transportation

REV Special: Mercedes 300 SL

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October 3, 2020

The Mercedes 300 SL, the "Gullwinged Wonder” was the quintessential luxury sports car of the 1950s. Its streamlined body, side gills and distinctive gullwing doors made it truly unmistakable - and a status symbol among the international jet set. Developed for the US market, the 300 SL remained the flagship model of the Mercedes Benz marque for years and is now a highly sought-after vintage model.

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