As the beneficiary of a thorough ‘body-off’ restoration completed in 2013, this matching numbers 300SL ‘Gullwing’ Coupe has been well cared for since new and is presented today in its original colors of silver gray metallic over traditional blue plaid cloth seats with a blue
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Photo Archive Vol. 8 – Mercedes Acquires The Daredevil Moss
The 1955 year in motorsport is littered with legendary happenings. Here, we explore several key events surrounding the introduction of Stirling Moss to the Mercedes racing team through archival photos. This photo article spans December 1954 at Hockenheim where Moss first auditioned in a Mercedes
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1955 “Gilda” Set For Barrett-Jackson Auction
1955 Chrysler Ghia Streamline X “Gilda” SATURDAY JANUARY 21 Lot 1389.1 Salon F- 6 Coachwork by Carrozzeria Ghia Chassis no. 9967 Engine no. P-32862 AiResearch Turbine One off debuted at 1955 Turin Auto Show Carefully conserved within the Ford Museum and later private ownership Turbine
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American Cars With Italian Flair? Remembering the Lincoln Indianapolis and Chrysler Gilda
Original Articel – Jonathon Keats – Forbes.com The chassis came from Dearborn, the inspiration from Indianapolis. But when Gian Paolo Boano exhibited his new concept for the Lincoln Continental at the 1955 Turin Auto Show, it was obvious that the styling wasn’t American. Boano and
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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Will Make Someone Empty His Vault
Original Article – January 9, 2016 – Carscoops.com An expensive toy for a rich collector who appreciates that the car didn’t go through a complete restoration is the best way to describe this 300 SL Gullwing. Manufactured in July 1955, it had an in an
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Jay Leno’s 1955 300SL Gullwing Restoration
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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