Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc (W 188 II)
The fuel-injected W 188 II successor to the 300 S, in three factory body styles.
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The Sc Coupé appeared in 1955. The Cabriolet A and Roadster followed in 1956, with separately recorded production periods.
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Factory specification and chronology
- Public introduction
- 1955
- Production
- 1955–1958
- Factory purpose
- Road
- Body styles
- Coupé, Cabriolet A, Roadster
The Sc Coupé succeeded the S Coupé in 1955. Cabriolet A and Roadster Sc production followed in 1956.
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé | 1955–1958 | Coupé | — | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Cabriolet A | 1956–1957 | Cabriolet | — | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Roadster | 1956–1958 | Roadster | — | — | — |