Owners describe a visceral, immersive driving experience and a fuel-enrichment lever for hard acceleration, and defend the car against E-Type and Corvette comparisons. Skeptics push back that by 1961 the swing-axle chassis and outdated brakes made it more a luxury tourer than a sports car.
Driving character and comparison to period rivals
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing/Roadster (W198) · driving