300slLet us talk about one of the best car makers in the world - Mercedes. We will concentrate on 300SL coupe that was produced from 1954 to 1957. This car was chosen because as we all know before WW2 and after it the goal of the company was not only racing, but also winning. With this purpose the prototype of Coupe 300SL was created.

In 1952 the car was built with 3.0 liter engine that had 175 horsepower. The design of the frame was space-like and depended on small tubing that ran along the car’s sides to give it additional strengths. Unfortunately, conventional doors were impossible there and engineers had to deal with that situation. To overcome this quandary doors that hinged at their top and were cut into the roof were designed. As you can understand, the so-called “gullwing” doors were created.

But it was impossible for regular drivers to buy this car until 1954 when it was first introduced in New York. And it became one of the best cars of the epoch. But it should be mentioned that the design was changed.

We have discussed one more legend of car industry. More articles are coming up.