When the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was unveiled in New York in 1954, it caused a veritable storm of enthusiasm. Visitors and journalists alike were impressed by the breathtaking combination of high-quality technology and aggressive appearance. The striking gullwing doors, which were the result of the tubular frame chassis, made the ‘SL’ the dream car of an entire generation overnight.
We chose graphite grey as the colour for our large 300 SL model. A total of 108 of the 1400 300 SL Coupé models built were delivered in this colour - making it the fourth most common after silver, white and red. In combination with a red interior, this is a very successful combination - in 1:1 as well as in 1:12.
