1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SLS Roadster Prototype

Only one 300SL influenced all phases of the model's life, and that was chassis number 8427198118/1. Below are some historical images of this influential masterpiece. In addition to the image gallery below, we have put together a detailed chronology of the car's history, and have republished Dennis Adler's article about the history of this amazing car that originally appeared in the September/October 1991 issue of "The Star," a magazine published by the Mercedes-Benz Club of America.