When this long awaited update and upgrading of the SL model was first introduced in the United States, way back 30 some years ago, I test drove a new Signal Red SL with the Black convertible top down. It was a memorable short test drive of 3 to 4 miles in the city. I was curious if it felt like driving a sports car. It didn't. That's was the beginning of understanding that the SLs of the day were personal luxury two-seaters, but looked very sporty. 55 years ago, I was treated to a ride in a near new 280SL. That's when I fell in love with the car model. My folks got to borrow one from the Chrysler Dodge Mercedes-Benz Dealer in Grand Island, Nebraska. While their '69 220D was in for service where we bought new Mercedes-Benz' 220/240s from in the '60s through the 1970s. My Mom especially loved the 280SLs.
The first company that I worked for out of college in the '70s, the owner of the company drove a 280SL and a Cadillac Fleetwood.

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