The dominant design feature of the W 113 series, which you can NOT see in this picture 😉, was the removable coupe roof. It lowered towards the center of the vehicle for stability reasons. This unique design was reminiscent of Far Eastern temple architecture, which is why the vernacular christened this SL the "Pagoda." via mercedesbenzmuseum #MBclassic #MercedesBenz #yearoftheSL #W113 #dreamcar