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The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL roadster is automotive perfection

Piloting this $1.5 million droptop around Pebble Beach was the highlight of my year.

Daniel Golson
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This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL roadster was the best car I drove in 2021.

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Everything about it is sheer perfection.

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Its 215-horsepower straight-six engine is glorious.

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Its road manners are impeccable.

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The four-speed transmission is the best manual I've ever used.

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It's comfy, too.

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Plus, it looks breathtaking.

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