TEASED: The Mercedes-Benz Mythos SL Will Be One Beautiful Roadster

Save for the last generation, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has always represented what the Three-pointed star has been about: impeccable quality, fastidious attention to detail, and superb cruising abilities wrapped up in a glamorous package. The latest iteration is a return to form and, for the first time in two decades, sports a soft-top.

This has allowed for sleek styling which harks back to SL models of old, but it seems Mercedes isn't done tweaking the formula just yet. Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener has taken to Instagram to tease a special Mythos variant of the iconic roadster and, boy, is it a looker.

While the teaser doesn't reveal much, we can see the overall shape of the SL has been retained, save for the dramatic-looking flying buttresses. This speedster-esque look harks back to the 300 SLR 722 once piloted by Stirling Moss.

Sadly, not much else can be seen, save for the particularly striking paintwork. The rich hue reflects light in the same way the now-discontinued Alubeam silver once did. This distinctive color could also be a tribute to Mercedes legends of years gone by; the brand's racers became synonymous with the lustrous shade, earning them the "Silver Arrow" nickname.

With regards to the Mythos name, the new model won't just be a common or garden special edition. The German automaker recently announced it will rejig its lineup. The three categories will now comprise Entry Luxury, Core Luxury, and Top-End Luxury.

Mythos will fall firmly in the third camp and, according to Mercedes-Benz, will be even more exclusive than the already-posh Maybach models. With that in mind, it's fair to assume the Mythos models will be quite spectacular.