Penned by designer Paul Bracq, the W113 SL had big shoes to fill: it had the incredible task of succeeding the original and instantly iconic 300 SL Gullwing. But you can't copy a legend, so Bracq designed one of his own. Straight lines replaced curves and a low-slung roof was replaced by a high top design that gave the car its nickname: the Pagoda. <br /> <br />SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/Mr1RM8 <br /> <br />About eGarage: <br />eGarage is the result of years of experience in the Automotive world amongst four very different kinds of enthusiasts. One came from design and marketing, one from real estate and collecting, one from gaming and photography and one from technology and engineering. What brought us together was a collective dissatisfaction with the way Automotive content is portrayed on the internet. <br /> <br />Connect with eGarage: <br />Visit the eGarage WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/MqXJvx <br />Like eGarage on FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/MqYC7y <br />Follow eGarage on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/MqYQLL <br />Connect with eGarage on GOOGLE+: http://bit.ly/14Myk4e <br />Follow eGarage on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/MqZ8lW <br /> <br />50 Years of the Mercedes-Benz "Pagoda" <br />http://www.youtube.com/eGarage
