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The Extraordinary Tale Of The Unique Mercedes C124 Boschert B300 Gullwing

Giancarlo Perlas July 10, 2023

In the realm of rare vehicles, where exclusivity is highly sought after, there exists a true one-of-a-kind masterpiece that captivates the hearts of automotive enthusiasts. The Mercedes C124 Boschert B300 Gullwing stands alone as the sole creation of its kind, embodying the dreams of its owner and the imaginative vision of its creator. This remarkable car, with its distinctive design and exceptional features, has a captivating story that reflects the determination and passion of its owner, Tino Zovko. The article here showcases the story of an auto lover in his quest for the rare car, as chronicled by Petrolicious. A Reminder of a Childhood Dream As a young child in 1989,… Continue Reading »

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Rare 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Coupe in Chrome Wrap Goes Under the Hammer

Giancarlo Perlas June 5, 2021

It looks like Wayne Newton’s one-of-a-kind custom 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is not the only mind-blowing car with the three-pointed star logo hitting the Barrett-Jackson auction at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center on June 17-19. Another highlight of the event is a special 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG gullwing coupe. The SLS comes with Iridium Silver Metallic paint hidden under a full chrome wrap, which raises its exclusivity even more. Meanwhile, its interior upholstery is clad in classic red leather. It also features an audiophile-quality Infotainment system, a climate control system, and four driving modes, namely Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus, and Manual. Beneath the hood of the… Continue Reading »

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The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL by AMG is Beautiful but Blasphemous

Giancarlo Perlas February 2, 2021

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe is such a rarity. Only 1,400 units of the car came out of the assembly line more than half a century ago, and only a few of them survived the test of time. So for true classic car enthusiasts, it is something that is better left untouched. Back in 1997, when AMG was not yet acquired by the former DaimlerChrysler, 11 units of the 300 SL went under its knife for resto-mod. The restoration part for the Gullwings should be fine, but modifying and fitting them with more modern components is utterly blasphemous. There would have been a public outcry over them from… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz SL: One of the Longest Surviving Car Models in the World

Giancarlo Perlas October 7, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz SL is the three-pointed star marque’s oldest model to date that is being produced until now. Introduced in 1954, the SL is one of the longest surviving car models in the world today. The name “SL” stands for “Sportlich-Leicht” or “Sport Lightweight”. Max Hoffman, a luxury vehicle importer based in New York during the post-war period, was the one who pitched the idea of a toned-down Gran Prix car that aimed to attract performance car enthusiasts. The first to be produced in the range was the 300 SL Gullwing. The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing came with a 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 212 hp, which was quite impressive for its… Continue Reading »

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Check Out These Highlights From the 2018 Men in Benz Rally

Giancarlo Perlas June 13, 2018

The 2018 Men in Benz (MIB) Rally just concluded a couple of days ago. The event went successfully, and the organizers were able to raise €26,700 for charity. Also dubbed as the 4.MIBRallye, the MIB rally is already in its fourth year. The latest event ran for two days from June 8 to 10. The show started in Steinfurt, Germany at the BERESA Classic. Then, it wrapped up at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. According to the press release of the show, the proceeds of the 4.MIBRallye is for the benefit of the “Laureus Sports For Good Foundation Germany.” The cash was shelled out by the participants as well as the rally… Continue Reading »

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Rare and Untouched Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster and Gullwing For Sale

Giancarlo Perlas June 12, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster and Gullwing are definitely two timeless beauties. That’s why these have high demand from car collectors. Recently, both models were advertised for auction at Artcurial Motorcars. The most impressive thing about these rare finds was that they were in good running condition and virtually untouched with their very low mileage. There were no record of the two showing that they underwent any form of restoration. Both classic SL units were owned Gunnar Giermark, a Swedish dental surgeon and car collector. When he died in 2011, he left no heir under his name so the cars are now in the care of the Swedish Inheritance Fund. The… Continue Reading »

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Nico Rosberg Drives Around Monaco In 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing

Giancarlo Perlas May 25, 2018

How nice is the life of a former Formula One champ? So nice that Nico Rosberg is cruising around the scenic and picturesque city of Monaco in his very own 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. The German-Finish lad is currently piloting Mercedes cars around the world’s most famous circuits. More than being a world-famous race car driver, Rosberg is also a classic car fanatic. One of the classic cars he owns is the 1955 Gullwing, a gorgeous dream of a car that requires a special driver to handle her. Rosberg is special enough, and generous enough to capture his drive around Monaco and share it with us, mere mortals. We’d rather… Continue Reading »

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