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Mercedes-Benz-Blog TRIVIA: 1963: The Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda makes its debut

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* A sports car with a high level of ride quality

* Successor to the 300 SL and 190 SL

* Model derives its nickname from the hardtop design

The automotive legend of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a never-ending story is. Whereas the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” introduced in 1954 was able to enjoy direct benefits from the success of the 300 SL racing sports car, things were not quite so easy for the new Type 230 SL of the 113 series. After all it had to replace two highly successful models from the current sales range – the 300 SL and the 190 SL.

The eagerly awaited successor appeared in spring 1963 at the Geneva Motor Show and early reactions to this new breed of sports car, which seemed to have nothing at all in common with its lively predecessors, ranged from unconcealed rejection to muted approbation.

Sports two-seater with a punch

The new Mercedes-Benz 230 SL’s creators deliberately set out to design a car which had neither the tough sporting image of the old school, nor that of the docile 190 SL, a second car for the lady of the house. It was to be a high performance sports two-seater with outstanding handling qualities and a high degree of comfort. Such characteristics once again fanned the flames of discussion as to the true spirit of a sports car – but voices were quickly silenced when the new 230 SL almost immediately brought home sporting successes such as the victory of Eugen B Yahoo: Mercedes-Benz-Blog TRIVIA: 1963: The Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda makes its debut mercedes-benz sports car
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