Amazing Cars From The 1950’s That Should Never Be Forgotten

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the thing of beauty which is the Mercedes-Benz 300SL in 1954, it was, without a doubt, the quickest car of its time. The early versions were made as a 2-seater version, but later models were sold as roadsters. The 300SL is a favorite in the class car world. In 2012 at Scottsdale Auctions of Arizona, a unique all-aluminum version of the 1955 300SL was sold for over $4.6 million. 1955 was the year that Werner Engel won the European Rally-Driving Championship in a Mercedes-Benz 300SL.

1955 was a special year for Mercedes-Benz. In the world of motor racing, they had an unforgettable level of success. The 300SLRS defeated the Ferraris in the World Sports Car Championship in Sicily. During the championship, the Mercedes-Benz team managed to average an impressive 97.95mph over the thousand-mile course. Mercedes-Benz also managed to win the World Formula 1 Championship, the American Sports Car Championship, and the World Rally Championship too, all in the same year. It’s the kind of performance that has kept Mercedes in the public eye and pole position ever since.