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Jay Leno’s Garage Features the Mercedes-Benz C111-II

Giancarlo Perlas October 20, 2015

Jay Leno’s Garage recently featured a very rare treat to its fans, the Mercedes-Benz C111-II gullwing. In his new video posted on YouTube, the Television Hall of Famer was joined by Constantin von Kageneck from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center to showcase one of the best cars of the three-pointed star brand that never made it to the hands of private individuals. The two started the video by discussing a bit of the second-generation C111’s history and key features. Then, they opened up the rear engine bay of the auto to give viewers a glimpse of what’s powering it up. Next, they finally take it to the roads with Leno at the steering wheel and Kageneck riding shotgun. It seemed… Continue Reading »

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RW Carbon Enhances the Appeal of the Mercedes SLS AMG

Matthew Young October 16, 2015

The Mercedes SLS AMG GT is already way past its production phase. It was succeeded by the breathtaking Mercedes-AMG GT. Despite being an older model than the new flagship sports car of AMG, the SLS will certainly never go out of style, and it will remain among the best cars ever produced bearing the Mercedes-Benz logo. With its evergreen gullwing design coupled with a strong engine, its demand remains high even when it is no longer made in Mercedes-AMG plants. Recently, RW Carbon unveiled its two new products for the Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing. The specialist released its custom diffuser and front lip spoiler made especially for the car to… Continue Reading »

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Rare -Benz 300SL Alloy Gullwing Set To be Auctioned

Peter Parcon July 31, 2015

On August 13 an extremely rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Alloy Gullwing will be auctioned at RM Sotheby’s, as shown on a report from gtspirit.com. The gullwing is part of the “The Pinnacle Portfolio” offered through the auction house, and industry watchers expect it fetch at least $5.5 million. The auction is one of the events associated with the Monterey Car Week and is held together with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This particular Gullwing is different front other similar luxury vehicles due to its aluminum body. Mercedes-Benz produced only 29 of these aluminum-bodied 300 SLs, which is around two percent of the total production run of the iconic sports car…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Found Wrecked Under a Banana Tree

Giancarlo Perlas December 20, 2014

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL is one of the jewels in the colorful history of the three-pointed star brand. It was considered as the fastest production car of its day. In addition, the auto has a distinct appeal that makes it stand out in the eyes of hardcore classic car collectors. Depending on the condition and ownership history of the vehicle, it is usually expected to fetch an average of $1 million. In some instances, the price of the car even went up to nearly $2 million. So, it comes with a heavy heart to find news about people wrecking the car by either sheer lack of prudence or ignorance of the car’s real value. Recently,… Continue Reading »

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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing To Be Auctioned by Mecum

Giancarlo Perlas August 15, 2014

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is one of the most sought-after prizes of car collectors in auctions. Once again, another unit of the iconic and classic car of the three-pointed star brand will hit the auction block next month. The next event of Mecum Auctions will be conducted from September 3 to 6 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Its featured car is the 300 SL Gullwing. According to the auctioneer, the 300 SL Gullwing up for grabs was exported to the U.S. on August 25, 1955. It originally came in a blue finish coupled with a light-gray interior. However, its last owner, who purchased the classic… Continue Reading »

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AMG-Modified Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Discovered

Peter Parcon June 18, 2014

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing was initially unveiled by the luxury vehicle manufacturer in 1954 and production was limited to 1,400 units until 1957. A good number of these vehicles are still in the hands of collectors and when they are auctioned, they normally bring in a small fortune for the seller. The 300SL Gullwing on the video of MasterX9911 was initially exported to other countries and when it made its way back to Germany, AMG engineers did what they do best, modify it. Any modifications made on any luxury vehicle normally result to some interesting words from Mercedes-Benz collectors. However, this red-colored Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing in a parking lot full… Continue Reading »

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1957 Mercedes 300 SL Roadster Wins a Concours d’Elegance Award

Giancarlo Perlas January 29, 2014

The Concours d’Elegance is a French phrase meaning “competition of elegance”. It is an annual gathering of prestigious vehicles, which is a tradition that dates back to the 17th century France wherein nobles parade their prestigious horse-drawn carriages in the parks of Paris. But the age of automobiles has replaced the carts to elegant motorized vehicles. In the most recent Concours d’Elegance at Arizona Biltmore, the 1957 Mercedes 300 SL Roadster was able to bag the award as the best post-war Mercedes-Benz. Based on the photo released by Mercedes-Benz USA through Google+, the car definitely looks like a winner. It sports a glossy sky blue paint and specially-designed wheels with… Continue Reading »

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