In keeping with our theme from yesterday, today’s video focuses on Mike Hawthorn LeMans 1955, a most tragic and infamous day in racing history. The video below focuses on the life and racing career highlights of racing driver Mike Hawthorn. Shown in the video are
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Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR in the Mille Migla Race in 1956 (Video)
Despite the misleading name, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR was based neither on the famous 1954 300SL (W198) Gullwing road car, nor the earlier 1952 (W194) race car, although it bears a strong resemblance to both (including, in the coupe version, the distinctive ‘gullwing doors’).
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