w188 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet A timeless classic

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The flagship 300-series sedan debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1951. The large, elegant six-cylinder sedan was graceful yet imposing, a fine statement of European luxury that was available in either four-door sedan or striking four-door full convertible configurations. The 300 received great praise for its exceptional engineering and build quality. Shortly after the debut of the big sedan and convertible, Mercedes unveiled a sporting version, the 300S – the “S” denoting it as Super. This new variant bridged the gap between the four-door 300 and the much anticipated (though still-in-development) 300SL super sports car. The 300S rode on a chassis that was 25 centimeters shorter than the four-door and was available as an elegant closed coupe, or a beautiful open-topped cabriolet or roadster. S specification cars featured an uprated 3.0-liter inline-six. A trio of Solex carburetors and a boosted compression ratio helped the big six to produce a healthy 150 horsepower, up from the standard car’s 115. The engine is backed by a smooth and reliable four-speed manual with a delightfully slick column shift. The suspension is independent upfront with a swing axle arrangement in the rear, sprung with coil springs. The ride is of course tuned for comfort, but the 300S is still a respectable handler for a car of its size and remarkably stable and quiet at speed. As Mercedes-Benz’s top offering, the cabin was of course luxuriously trimmed in leather, wood, and wool. Jewel-like chrome trim and switchgear grace the elegant dashboard and make the 300S feel like a truly special place to be.

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