Mercedes Gullwing SL300 A Symbol of German Engineering Excellence

This benchmark for supercars in the 1950s has become the blueprint of automotive design today – and now HYPEBEAST gets behind the wheel. The “Alloy” Gullwing was not skin-deep, but a full-force competition car—fitted not only with a lightweight body, but with the more powerful NSL engine, sports ... The Gullwing appears to be the more sophisticated one of the 300SL lineup due to its sexy coupe shape and uniquely shaped doors. Mercedes-Benz returned with the 1952 300SL. The new car had trademark gullwing doors which were necessary due to the space-frame chassis. The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé - abbreviated as "M-B 300SL" or "MB 300 SL '54"[2] and also known as "Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe" - is a ... But ever since I can remember there was one Mercedes car I dreamt of owning. It was the legendary 300SL. Not the roadster but the Gullwing. The Mercedes Benz 300 SL comes from the W194 version, a racing car produced in 1952 that allowed for the revival of the German automaker thanks to a ... It handles better than a 50s era Jag, but it cannot compare to an E-type. The E-type goes faster, stops faster, and handles better than a 300sl. We have seldom seen a Gullwing restored to these standards. As one of the 29 alloy cars – all accounted for – it is an exceptionally rare and desirable 300 SL. Barrett-Jackson sold a 300SL Gullwing for a record price (for a non-alloy bodied car) at $3,410,000. The car boasts a world-class restoration ...