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Old 03-17-2005, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MTI
SL is not derived from "S-Class Light" at least not at its inception.

Yes, you are right. I made a slight mistake. Checked on my books and original German catalog of the SL from the 1970's and according to official M.B. literature on the SL:

"S" stands for "Sport"
"L" stands for "Leicht" (Light)
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