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Rare Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Restored

May 13, 2015 by Scott Grundfor

Original Article – February 23, 2015 (The New Zealand Herald) Iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing finally been restored to its former glory Restorations on a rare aluminium bodied 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (W198) have finally been completed, following several years of outstanding and innovative
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SOLD: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Disc Brake Roadster

May 7, 2015 by Scott Grundfor

SOLD This breathtaking low-mileage late 1961 Disc-Brake Roadster has been meticulously cared for since its restoration by Scott Grundfor Company and remains in mint condition” The current owner of this 1961 Disc-Brake Roadster purchased the car from Scott Grundfor in 2004 and commissioned him to
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News from HAGI: May 2015

May 1, 2015 by Scott Grundfor

HAGI Indices posted a decline during May, whereas classic Mercedes-Benz (HAGI MBCI) advanced as well as our index for marques other than Porsche and Ferrari (HAGI Top ex). The HAGI Top 50 benchmark index fell 6.19 points (-2.16%) MOM to reach an index price of
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Alloy Gullwing

April 29, 2015 by Scott Grundfor

An automotive icon from the 1950s, this rare alloy-bodied two-seater was the supercar of its day. (Originally appeared on www.roadandtrack.com – APR 29, 2011 – Road and track explores the history of the 300SL Gullwing.) So who doesn’t know about the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing? This is
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Wooden 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing sells for £5,000 on eBay

April 27, 2015 by Scott Grundfor

Going, going… but it’ll never go: Wooden 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing classic car sells for £5,000 on eBay (Original Post – Mirror.co.uk – 3 April 2012 By Rob Leigh) At least the teak replica’s new owner won’t have to pay too much on petrol Five
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Mercedes-Benz Destroys 300SL Gullwing Replica

April 26, 2015 by Scott Grundfor

Original Article – Vijay Pattni22 March 2012 (Top Gear) Think you can get away with building a copycat ‘gullwing’? Think again… You can’t make the Mercedes-Benz 300SL gullwing, because you’re not Mercedes. And if you do Mercedes will find your ability to make a gullwing
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Racing a 300SL in the Bonneville Salt Flats

April 24, 2015 by Scott Grundfor

Racing your Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing on the Bonneville Salt Flats may be bad for your car, but is it good for your soul? There are more than a few ways to enjoy your toys, from driving them to racing them or even collecting them in
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Famous Gullwing Owners – Clark Gable

April 21, 2015 by Scott Grundfor

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Gullwing owner, Clark Gable was an American film actor, often referred to as “The King of Hollywood” or just simply as “The King”. Gable was the leading man in more than 60 motion pictures over three decades. Gable was arguably best known
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Jay Leno’s 1955 300SL Gullwing Restoration

April 10, 2015 by Scott Grundfor

Phase one of the restoration is done and the Gullwing is finally on the road! Despite its reputation as being the F1 of its day, Jay was skeptical… until he found this 1955 model languishing in a trailer in the desert. Introduced in 1954 at
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News from HAGI: April 2015

April 1, 2015 by Scott Grundfor

All HAGI Indices showed positive performance during April 2015. The HAGI Top 50 benchmark index rose 14.79 points (5.45% MOM) to reach an index price of 286.17, a new all time high. Similarly all other marque specific HAGI Indices displayed consequential gains compared to March.
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