Poll
Question:
Sport Leicht!
Option 1: 300SL gullwing
votes: 6
Option 2: 300SL roadster
votes: 3
Option 3: W113 pagoda
votes: 4
Option 4: R107
votes: 0
Option 5: R129
votes: 3
Option 6: R230
votes: 2
(http://www.carsuk.net/wp-content/gallery/mercedes-300sl-gullwing/mercedes-300sl-gullwing-3.jpg)
(http://www.performance-car-guide.co.uk/images/L-Mercedes-Benz-300SL-Roadster-3.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Mercedes-Benz_230_SL%2C_Bj._1964_%282009-05-01%29.jpg/640px-Mercedes-Benz_230_SL%2C_Bj._1964_%282009-05-01%29.jpg)
(http://upload20.ir/upload/13127449301777173127.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/MB_SL_500_SILVER_ARROW.JPG/640px-MB_SL_500_SILVER_ARROW.JPG)
(http://www.leasetrader.com/photos/actual101351/640x480/2007-Mercedes-SL55-AMG-Roadster-Black.jpeg)
It's really hard for most any car to compete with the gull wing SL.
This does it for me:
(http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Mercedes-Benz/55-Mercedes-Benz-300SLR_DV-11-PBC_03.jpg)
Gullwing's cool and all, but the 300SL roadster looked better.
You, uhhhh, kinda missed one:
(http://reviews.cnet.com/i/bto/20090909/Mercedes-SLS-AMG-HighRes-08_610x442.jpg)
Quote from: SVT666 on November 18, 2011, 03:11:51 PM
You, uhhhh, kinda missed one:
(http://reviews.cnet.com/i/bto/20090909/Mercedes-SLS-AMG-HighRes-08_610x442.jpg)
That's not an SL.
Why isn't it?
My favorite is still the W113.
Mine too. I never liked the tumours growing above the wheels of the earlier ones. The W113 smoothed out the body and I think it had better proportions.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 18, 2011, 04:54:20 PM
Its an SLR, that's why.
It's an SLS actually, which is a modern day 300SL. It's in the SL bloodline as far as I'm concerned.
Quote from: SVT666 on November 18, 2011, 03:11:51 PM
You, uhhhh, kinda missed one:
(http://reviews.cnet.com/i/bto/20090909/Mercedes-SLS-AMG-HighRes-08_610x442.jpg)
+1
This one would take the cake.
Quote from: R-inge on November 18, 2011, 10:15:54 PM
+1
This one would take the cake.
Between the original and the new one, I'm not sure which one I would pick. The original has all that charm and such, but the new one is a lot quicker..
I prefer the 300SL Roadster. It flows better than the Gullwing in my opinion. It also handles better due to a different suspension which means you can actually drive it on a track! :evildude:
(http://www.mercedesheritage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/MO11_r120_01.jpg)
You forgot the 190SL by the way... :nono:
(http://www.autosalon-singen.de/photos/mercedes-benz_190_sl_03440_0162_01_07_01.jpg)
Quote from: SVT666 on November 18, 2011, 03:28:09 PM
Why isn't it?
It's an SLS, not an SL. It's not part of the line. It's no more an SL than an SLK is.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 18, 2011, 04:54:53 PM
My favorite is still the W113.
The Pagoda SL is a gorgeous car. I'd love to own one as a weekend trip car. It's not a sports car, but for that kind of style, you can easily sacrifice performance.
Quote from: Vinsanity on November 18, 2011, 12:15:29 PM
(http://www.carsuk.net/wp-content/gallery/mercedes-300sl-gullwing/mercedes-300sl-gullwing-3.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Mercedes-Benz_230_SL%2C_Bj._1964_%282009-05-01%29.jpg/640px-Mercedes-Benz_230_SL%2C_Bj._1964_%282009-05-01%29.jpg)
(http://www.leasetrader.com/photos/actual101351/640x480/2007-Mercedes-SL55-AMG-Roadster-Black.jpeg)
This is a tough choice. These are the three I really like the best.
Pagoda, for me.
Quote from: cawimmer430 on November 19, 2011, 05:30:59 AM
You forgot the 190SL by the way... :nono:
(http://www.autosalon-singen.de/photos/mercedes-benz_190_sl_03440_0162_01_07_01.jpg)
I always saw that as a predecessor to the SLK
What a great run of cars. I seriously can't choose. I love all of them except the W113 & the 1st roadster. Does this only count the convertibles though? I love the C107 Coupe
Quote from: Vinsanity on November 19, 2011, 02:23:13 PM
I always saw that as a predecessor to the SLK
Nowadays it is considered a predecessor to the SLK, but back in the day it was a cheaper alternative to driving an SL. :ohyeah:
If a 300SL Gullwing back then was a modern day SL65 AMG today, the 190SL would be something like an SL280.
Quote from: sportyaccordy on November 19, 2011, 02:57:13 PM
I love all of them except the W113 & the 1st roadster.
You sick fuck. You have terrible taste.
Quote from: sportyaccordy on November 19, 2011, 02:57:13 PM
What a great run of cars. I seriously can't choose. I love all of them except the W113 & the 1st roadster. Does this only count the convertibles though? I love the C107 Coupe
hmm, not sure what I'd consider the SLC...it was the predecessor to the CL, but was basically a LWB fixed hardtop SL. It's probably closer to the SL line than the SLS or SLK is today.
I still think a modern, performance oriented SLC would be the shit. A hard top SL with a serious diet... Very nice.
Quote from: sportyaccordy on November 19, 2011, 03:53:44 PM
I still think a modern, performance oriented SLC would be the shit. A hard top SL with a serious diet... Very nice.
sounds kinda like a Black Series, but maybe without the crazy engine
One of the hardest polls yet. They're all delightful.
Quote from: Raza on November 18, 2011, 02:43:06 PM
Gullwing's cool and all, but the 300SL roadster looked better.
I agree. I'm leaning towards the 190SL as even nicer again.
I think it's the Pagoda for me - one of the most elegant cars ever made. There's not a single generation I'd be unhappy with, though.
Not sure, but a SL73 would be sweet.
(http://news-images.caradisiac.com/IMG/jpg/4/5/9/3/5/mercedes-benz_sl_73_amg_1999_02_s.jpg)