The last iteration of the Mercedes-Benz SL made its local appearance in 2016 and was a facelifted variant of the model released in 2012. Although you might not be able to find a new model, many used Mercedes-Benz SL models can be found on AutoTrader. The first Mercedes-Benz SL model arrived in 1954 in 300 SL from or more commonly referred to as the Gullwing.
The latter model was soon followed by the 190 SL in 1955, with the roadster variant of the 300 SL only making its debut in 1957. Since then the SL name occupied a special place in the history of the German automaker. To find out more about the more recent Mercedes-Benz SL models, here are five articles to be found on AutoTrader.
1. Mercedes-Benz Special Edition SL ‘’Mille Miglia 417‘’: Exclusive SL passion
"Mercedes-Benz celebrates the 60th anniversary of a memorable motor racing success with an extraordinary special model of the SL Roadster. Its name commemorates the unexpected victory of a 300 SL in the production sports cars class at the 1955 "Mille Miglia", one of the world's most challenging long-distance races."
The Mercedes-Benz SL is most certainly an enthusiast's vehicle, not only as it has its routes in truly iconic models but also international racing events. This article speaks to both those characteristics as it covers a special edition model which took victory at the 1955 Mille Miglia race in Italy.
2. A dream come true: 60 years of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
"Open for joie de vivre, elegance, and departure to new destinations: the eagerly awaited Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W 121) was launched in 1955. The two-seater Cabriolet technologically based on the upper mid-size category brought joy and colour to everyday life during the years of the economic miracle."
While on the topic of icons in the SL range, this article covers one of the most sought after classic SL models, the 190 SL. Here is additional information on why exactly this is such an important SL and how it relates to today's powertrain strategies.
3. Price+Spec News for SA – Mercedes-Benz SL facelift and Mercedes-AMG SL facelift
"In this world of cars, Mercedes SL is a car name that stands out with a long heritage and enviable reputation as big powerful luxurious expensive grand-tourer slash 2-seat roadster."
As mentioned earlier, in 2016, Mercedes-Benz launched a slightly revised version of the SL that made its debut locally in 2012. In this article, the new vehicle pricing is laid out and can be used to be compared with used models of the same year.
4. Mercedes-Benz SL vs BMW 8 Series vs Jaguar F-Type: which one has the best infotainment system?
"We breakdown the infotainment systems found in the Mercedes-Benz SL, BMW 8 Series and Jaguar F-Type"
Without a doubt, the infotainment system is a key feature in any vehicle. While the Mercedes-Benz SL has enough under the bonnet to offer all the entertainment needed during any trip, here is how the infotainment system in the Mercedes-Benz SL compares with those found in the BMW 8 Series and Jaguar F-Type.
5. How to top up screen wash on a Mercedes-Benz SL
"Keeping your windscreen clear is imperative to safe driving. You can do this by washing your windscreen regularly at a service station or with the vehicles onboard system. The onboard system does need to be refilled regularly, and we are going to show you how in just a few easy steps."
Part of vehicle ownership is the occasional maintenance that needs to take place. In this article, we list in a few easy steps, how to refill the windscreen washer container.
