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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Sophia Loren’s Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
Two Icons, One Photo. Italian-French film star Sophia Loren was at one point in time, an owner of the Iconic Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing. Check out the gallery of photos below. Photo Credits – Federico Patellani
Monterey Auctions 2014 Recap
Monterey Auctions 2014 Recap 1962-63 FERRARI 250 GTO BERLINETTA Sells for $38,115,000 at Bonhams Quail Lodge. SETS NEW WORLD RECORD AUCTION SALE! Lot 3 1962-63 FERRARI 250 GTO BERLINETTA Sold for US$ 38,115,000 inc. premium. Bonhams.CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS Lot 111 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
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Rudolf Uhlenhaut, Director in Charge of the Mercedes–Benz Racing Program (Audio)
Rare Historical Audio Clips From Rudolf Uhlenhaut Famed Mercedes-Benz Designer, Engineer and Creator of the Famous W194 300SL Racer. Rudolf Uhlenhaut joined Mercedes-Benz in 1931. Working with and under Dr. Fritz Nallinger on the development of the Mercedes 170V, Uhlenhaut eventually assumed leadership of the
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Monterey Auctions Preview 2014
We’re back with another big Monterey Auctions Preview for 2014. You’ll find featured lots below along with links to all the lots from all the major auction houses including RM, Gooding, Bonhams, Mecum and Russo and Steele. And as usual, we’ve compiled our specialty list
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