The Mercedes-Benz Giant
You've probably heard of the classic Mercedes-Benz L-1111 semi-forward cab truck, right? Produced in the 1960s and 1970s, it was the best-selling model in Brazil of all time.
This success story began at the 1964 Auto Show when the L-1111 was launched. An innovative truck that perfectly met the needs of drivers at the time. Comfort and durability were the main attributes that made the model a favorite among Brazilians and on the country's roads.
Its suspension, composed of springs and telescopic shock absorbers, offered unprecedented comfort at the time, pleasing the vast majority of drivers who had the opportunity to drive the beast. The cabin also had its charm and elements that caught the eye, such as: a three-position adjustable seat, a single-piece windshield, large rear-view mirrors and complete isolation between the cabin and the engine.
A little later, in 1970, Mercedes-Benz launched the successor to the “Eleven-Eleven”, the L-1113. Despite having the same cabin as the previous model, there were improvements in its engine, which became more modern and increased traction capacity, also expanding the possibilities and implementation.
111S, the Scania Alligator
In 1976, a new line of Scania trucks, the Series 1, arrived in Brazil. Then came a truck that became a success in these parts: the L 111, which came in three versions: L, LS and LT. Like its predecessors, L 75, L 76 and L 110, the Series 1 models were nicknamed “Jacaré”, all with a front engine.
With its strong orange color and robust appearance, the model attracted attention wherever it was. In January 1979, its name was changed due to legislation, and it began to be called the L 111S, to identify the turbocharged engine that initially had a power output of 264 hp. In 1981, the Swedish manufacturer stopped manufacturing the L 111S, which at that time already had a 305 hp engine. It was in this year that production of the flat-faced Series 2 began. In any case, it is still possible to find many L 111s in excellent condition today.
Almost 40 years after the first L 111 was manufactured, the model is still admired by many truck lovers. What's more, it is very easy to find on the streets. Today, only 1% of Scania's worldwide sales are in orange.
Scania 113, a future classic!
For Scania's 60th anniversary in Brazil, it announced a special series that would pay a simple and iconic tribute to the 113, the best-selling model in Brazil and one of the most valued trucks in the automaker's history in Brazil.
In mid-1991, it was introduced to replace the 112hw, which at the time was already much better than its competitors. The 1991 to 1993 models were not much different from their predecessors in terms of appearance, with only different colors and decorative stripes. At that time, they were already attracting attention and were sales leaders in their category. However, it was in 1994 that the 113's reign was consolidated and it became the dream vehicle/work tool of many truck drivers and fleet owners in Brazil, with the launch of the Top Line cabin, and along with it the arrival of the wraparound panel concept in Brazil, which, by the way, remains relevant to this day. The 113 was at least 7 years ahead of its competitors at the time, which meant that the 113 dominated the road until its production ended in 1998 with the launch of the 4 series.
While the model is an icon in Brazil, in Europe it is considered the best truck in the world. This happened in 2015, when Commercial Motor (the largest and most respected transport magazine in the world) made a top 100 of the best trucks of all time, in which the Scania 113 came in first place. In fact, Scania won 4 places in the top 100.
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