28/08/2008 09:58. Mercedes-Benz SL -- the enduring classic

By Colin Ryan, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Of the hundreds of cars out there, several are more than mere transportation, but not many transcend that level to become a dream car, a classic, a standout motor on the automotive landscape. The Mercedes-Benz SL has. SL stands for sport leicht (German for light), which makes sense, given that the SL started life as a race car. From the early ’50s to the present day, there have only been five generations, but then the SL has always stood somewhat apart from the march of... // Los Angeles Times