Original Article – July 19 2014 – Classic Driver At the German Mercedes-Benz restoration specialist Mechatronik, unusual classics are not uncommon. But a 300 SL in the national colours of Germany – that’s quite a sight, whether you like it or not. Fortunately the ‘paint’
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Mercedes 300SL Drives High on Collectors’ Lists
Original Article – May 11, 2016 – thechronicleherald.ca Following the Second World War’s devastation Germany’s Daimler-Benz, manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz cars and trucks, took until 1951 to introduce its all-new post-war 220 and 300 sedans. With modern passenger models in production the company felt ready to
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The Most Coveted Classic Car Amongst Global Uber Rich?
A wealth report by independent global property consultancy Knight Frank has revealed that 8.5 percent of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) worldwide own a Mercedes-Benz 300SL, making it the most collected classic automobile. The German vintage car is followed by the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (4.1 percent) and
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The Mercedes 300 SL Is Hotter Than Ever on the Vintage Market
A much-beloved classic that is essential to any major car collection is coming into its own. Original Article – BloombergBusiness – December 17, 2015 The original Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is the most collectible Mercedes on the market today. Depending on how you define “collectible,” that is.
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Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing that’s worth a Million
Original Article – The Telegraph This immaculate example of the most famous Mercedes is being sold at auction and is estimated to fetch a cool £925,000-£1,125,000 There are classic cars and then there’s the Mercedes 300 SL, commonly referred to as the Gullwing because of
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2015 Monterey Weekend Preview
Collector car fans, aficionados and collectors…Monterey 2015 is here! The value of the full weekend auction dossier is set to smash records and as usual we’ve got it all in one place. We’ve highlighted a few of the weekends featured cars, there’s links to all
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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing found and restored in Venezuela
Venezuela is more of a hotbed for classic cars than you’d expect By Nick Tragianis Originally published: May 15, 2015 (driving.ca) Long regarded as one of the most beautiful cars in history, a barn find Mercedes-Benz 300SL in Venezuela was saved from a bleak and rusty
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Rare classic Mercedes Gullwing miraculously found on eBay
Hidden treasure: Classic, all-original, barn find Mercedes-Benz 300SL that popped up for sale on eBay in Canada looked too good to be true By Alyn Edwards Originally published: January 5, 2015 (driving.ca) Ottawa surgeon Hassan Moghadam loves classic foreign sports cars. He already owns a
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After 60 Years, This is Still the Best Car Ever Made
In the world of classic cars, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL is at the top of the heap. It’s the classic car’s classic car, a bona fide million-dollar dream machine that’s so recognizable that even non-gearheads know it by its gull-wing doors and oversized three-pointed star. Volumes
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1955 300SLS Prototype Roadster: A Timeline
Only one 300SL influenced all phases of the model’s life, and that was chassis number 8427198118/1. Here is a summary of the car’s provenance, from 1952 to 2003. Click to View Full Image Gallery Below 1952 April/May Car is constructed in Mercedes-Benz Racing Department as
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