https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/82177774-2782-45de-b1a9-53745953a054 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com "Sporting Tradition" is a film made to promote the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL, a classic sports car. The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL was first produced in 1963 and the film probably dates to that era. It debuted at the Geneva Auto Show on March 14, 1963, and production continued until January 5, 1967, with 20,000 units built. Less than a quarter were sold in the U.S. The film highlights the car's design, engineering, and performance features. The film covers various aspects such as the car's sturdy construction, advanced suspension system, powerful engine, and safety features. It also emphasizes the car's comfort, spacious interior, and practical design elements like the removable hard top and ample luggage space. Overall, the film showcases the 230 SL as a blend of style, technical innovation, and driving pleasure, appealing to those who appreciate both sportiness and comfort in a vehicle. • 0:30: Introduction to the car's style and technical developments. • 0:42: Description of the car's frame and reinforced floor. • 1:00: Explanation of the car's sturdy construction and stability. • 1:24: Details on the plastic-sealed underside for corrosion protection. • 1:41: Overview of the front independent wheel suspension and rear swing axle. • 2:28: Discussion on the car's road holding qualities and suspension comfort. • 3:02: Information on the brake system, including disc brakes in front and drum brakes at the rear. • 3:48: Introduction to the six-cylinder sports engine with fuel injection. • 4:20: Highlights of the car's performance, including quick starts and high cruising speeds. • 4:54: Description of the transmission options, including a fully synchromesh four-gear system. • 5:34: Mention of the recirculating ball type steering and optional servo assistance. • 6:01: Focus on the car's design, space utilization, and comfort features. • 6:36: Advantages of the car's low height and raised roof edges for easy entry and exit. • 7:00: Benefits of the car's roof design for excellent vision. • 7:23: Explanation of the Roadster version and the ease of removing the hard top. • 8:00: Demonstration of the folding top and its practical design. • 8:53: Ample luggage space in the boot and behind the seats. • 9:15: Description of the handmade seats designed for sports driving. • 9:36: Details on the heating and ventilation system with individual temperature control. • 10:03: Permanent ventilation through the rear window frame. • 10:22: Overview of the car's signaling and control features. • 10:42: Emphasis on interior safety features, including flexible buttons and levers. • 11:06: The car's design aims to meet high expectations and is admired worldwide. • 12:18: The 230 SL is presented as a car for the international elite, admired for its elegance and performance. It is shown at the Concours d'Elegance. • 13:22: The film concludes by highlighting the car's technical maturity and suitability for individualists who seek both sport and comfort. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XctrL5IfdA Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:26:08 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/82177774-2782-45de-b1a9-53745953a054 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.