Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was born in 1954 out of the post-War economic boost in as a descendant of the successful W194-series racing car- the race bred coupe that dominated sports car racing in the early 50s. The ‘SL’ stands for ‘Sport Leicht’ which translates to ‘lightweight sports’, and 300 was a car-speak representation of the coupes high-tech, fuel injected displacement.

In 1957, a Roadster version was introduced as an additional, slightly more practical car in the range. It was equipped with the same straight-six and offered 150mph+ performance, which was very fast for the time. Roadsters also received a slightly smaller grille opening than their hardtop counterparts. In total, the company built just 1,858 examples of the convertible with production running from 1957 to 1963.

This Roadster was always an expensive car and one that, at the time, was the equivalent of a Ferrari, Maserati or Aston Martin. Both versions now command colossal prices on the worldwide collectors’ market.

The epitome of the coveted classic would be in unrestored form, and would need to include tools and Rudge wheels. These gorgeous roadsters are normally sold between 1-2 million dollars.

Mercedes-Benz' New Stadium!

The Mercedes Benz stadium has been one of the most highly anticipated entertainment venues in the world and in addition to its gorgeous arena it will be featuring a world class art collection and the worlds largest LED video display. This stadium will be home to the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccers Atlanta United, and will host prominent sports and entertainment events such as the 2019 Super Bowl, the 2020 Final Four for the Men’s NCAA and the 2018 College Football Playoff Championship game.

Daktronics has designed and engineered the largest LED video display in all of sports for Mercedes new stadium that is unlike any that have been seen before. This 360-degree halo display is a major engineering innovation is part of the equally neat retractable roof structure. These displays will provide all of today’s stunning LED video capabilities using 15HD pixel layouts to provide full HD video and instant replays. They can also use variable content zoning for multiple windows to show a multitude of combinations of video, statistics, graphics and animations, sponsor messages, and other game information.

Fans will undoubtedly anticipate the Mercedes Benz stadiums unparalleled game experience, but what they might not expect to see is a world class art collection showcased in and outside of the stadium. In order to incorporate the splendid collection into the venue, Mercedes-Benz Stadium partnered with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2015 to professionally commission curate and install original artwork throughout the stadium. The agreement also prompted installation of much beloved memorabilia. As a result of the research conducted by the Atlanta Falcons, the themes of the pieces throughout the stadium will focus on what resonates with fans, conveys positivity and remains uplifting.