Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS (W 198). This vehicle is a special, very lightweight variant of the 300 SL Roadster of which just two units were built in 1957 specifically for participation in the American sports car championship. Paul O’Shea defeated the competition by a clear margin to win in Category D.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS (W 198). This vehicle is a special, very lightweight variant of the 300 SL Roadster of which just two units were built in 1957 specifically for participation in the American sports car championship. Paul O’Shea defeated the competition by a clear margin to win in Category D.