1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing - The Greatest Sports Car Ever Built
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2023
- A complete review of this 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing with the full Mercedes Racing history of how the W-194 Gullwing lead to The Greatest Sports Car Ever Built. With such racing icons as Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio piloting the famous 300 SLR too unprecedented success in competition with the Rudolf Uhlenhaut’s engineering brilliance saw these pure racecars take production form in the 300 SL “Gullwing” Coupe of 1954. Following the 300SLR’s racing achievements, Mercedes-Benz the inventor of the automobile, launched the most iconic car of all time, the 300 SL “Gullwing.” Instantly changing the game, shifting the paradigm in automotive design and performance forever.
As the fastest production car in the world upon its debut, the 300 SL was an exquisite reflection of Mercedes-Benz’s position at the pinnacle of the automotive space in the mid-1950s. The Gullwing is possibly the most recognizable Mercedes-Benz sports car ever made with its combination of cutting-edge racing-derived technology and captivating styling ensuring it a place among the motoring greats.
This 300SL Gullwing offered here for sale is truely an absolutely outstanding restored example. Previously part of a very prestigious West Coast collection housing some of the world’s most important pre and post war sports cars. Due to the previous owner’s extreme expectation for the highest quality, this 300SL was subject to a complete nut and bolt, no expense spared restoration by the experts at RM Auto Restoration who have won Best Of Show at Pebble Beach Concours on multiple occasions.
The complete body was stripped to bare metal and finished in beautiful “DB 218” Lindgrun Green. The interior was trimmed in stunning “1097” Crema leather interior and comes with two sets of seat cushions, green plaid or Crema leather with matching Lindgrun Green piping. As important as the overall quality of the restoration, this example still retains its numbers matching engine, transmission, and rear axle all of which have been rebuilt by noted 300SL expert Scott Grundfor. Additionally fitted with the optional chrome Rudge wheels and fitted luggage completes the styling to create one of the most unique and aesthetically pleasing 300SL’s we have laid our eyes on.
Since the restoration has been completed, it has been mostly shown and used only occasionally on the perfect sunny day. During its time post restoration, the previous owner entrusted the help of Mercedes Benz Classic for all normal service and maintenance needs. A large binder full of service receipts are included in the sale showing immense care taken by the previous ownership. Also included in the sale are photos of the restoration, service receipts from RM restoration, invoices from Scott Grundfor Company and more.
Documenting this special 300SL is the Mercedes-Benz Data Card as well as being listed in the Gullwing register. Brought to you by Legendary Motorcar. - Авто та транспорт
Had a blast putting this one together, such a special car!
Gary, I have to say this video is very well put together. From background history to the current example, you bring the viewer along the journey. Andrew - near London.
@@rustynail2205 I appreciate it Andrew !
what happened to it?
This is probably the most attractive 300SL Gullwing I have ever seen! Absolutely stunning!
The most iconic car on the planet. Everyone knows what that car is in the car world. Doesn't matter what car you like you know that car.
Truer words never spoken Tom 👍
This was the first production car ever in history to use fuel injection as well, before anything else ever did. It also had a top speed of over 150 mph back in a time when most cars could barely do 100 let alone 150.
XKE is in the room 🙄
@@legendarymotorcar Why did they paint that beautiful 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing the same colour as the phlegm that I coughed up the last time I had bronchitis?
In my opinion, the most beautiful car ever built.
It's great to hear you honour the memory of Tom at the end...
Of course we WANT a car like this!
In my top 10 cars to own 100%, probably top 5.
Another Excellent Presentation by Gary !!
It never had disc brakes. Besides that it is a fantastic show, learned so many new details others miss to mention about this car. Thank you.
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing had disc brakes in 1961.
@@autodidact537 Roadster, not Gullwing
So nice to see a new video fro you guys!
Many more on the way 🤝 thanks Scott
I like how Peter calls these Mahrcedes. 😉 Thanks for another great episode. See you next time!
That color is incredible.😮
300SLGullwing looks good in All colors. The green looks very becoming !!!!!
Absolutely stunning restoration
such a beautiful car!
Great review Gary , loved the detail, wow nice car.
Excellent.... Excellent video 🥰 thanks so much peter. Ive ridden in a 300 SL. They're breathtaking to me. I'm 75.
Idk what that color is but it looks like a aged cream color or a light green. I love it!
Beautiful. And the car is pretty good too.
Great presentation. I would love to know more about ‘race cam’ models.
Btw. When I was a kid, knew a woman who sold hers in early 60’s for $6,7000. She had got too many parking tickets leaving on street as a student at NYU! LoL
Amazing history and review, I love that colour, it's so refreshing from all the silver ones. I would've paid for another colour, along with the Rudge wheels, cloth interior, and fitted luggage. I wonder if this 300SL was aluminum or steel? Yes, those vents did inspire GM, the crease on the 69 Camaro was inspired by the "eyebrows".
I like it and I want one. Great presentation.
It literally doesn't get any better than that. Even though LHD hurts my brain I'd take one of these over any other car ever. The only thing more painful than not having one of these in my garage is they way you pronounce Mille Miglia 😉 Only teasing, great video.
Great video+explanation+presentation! Thank you for sharing! Well done mate - NEW SUB 🙏🏻
Thanks Shake! 🙏
As I understand, those vents above the rear window were to equalize pressure when closing the doors, because the windows kept popping out.
Your dad taught you well!👍
Thanks John
the only thing i say it just wow,wow,w.ow,i love mercedes .my dream cars,
What a colour! But: Four-wheel-disk-brakes? Not the gullwing, only the roadster...
Absolutely! too many cars swimming around in the head sorry!
Great review and as iconic as this car is, I'd rather have the later convertible version.
Check out our Black w/ red interior 300SL Roadster video from valentines day
making plaid great again.
Early cars only had drum brakes 🍻
Did the Gullwings have disc brakes? I thought they had drums, and the roadsters had disc. I am by no means a Mercedes historian, though. So please correct me if I am wrong.
You're right Josh, I had a mental lapse there.... All of them were drum brakes, including the Roadsters until 61' when they switched over to disc brakes
@The Gary Klutt Podcast Thank you for your response and confirmation. That is an easy statement to mix up. I have been a huge fan of LMC since the days of the TV show on Speed Vision. I am sorry to have pointed this out, but I also feel honored to have received a response. I probably only knew of this fact from watching the 300 SL restoration videos. (Also, additionally, from something I read about the HUGE inboard drums on the 300 SLR with the air brake. Which is incredibly interesting, but I digress).
Cheers, and thank you for all of the great videos!
@@thegarykluttpodcast p.s. I did not know about your podcast, so now I have something else to check out!
@@joshacollins84 Thanks for the support!!! always appreciate it!
@The Gary Klutt Podcast oh! one last thing and I will get back to work. I absolutely love hearing you close out your videos with Tom Hnatiw's signature line! I am sure that he would be immensely proud to hear you saying that. You all are Legends!
Is it an original color?
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If I had that money I would buy this over a 250GTO .
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Oh my goddd!🙀🤩😍🤩😍🤪😝🥰😜! 😎That is all.🌅🕊🦋🕊🙏🖤✌️
Wonder how much it’s worth?
..........DEUTSCHE QUALITÄT.........
There is nothing new in their videos that isn't already known from other sources. The number of real restoration and old car experts can be counted on one hand and this father/son and their company don't come close. Ask yourself, they are located in Canada, but selling in USD with a Lancaster, NY address with Ohio titles? They are speculators, not true enthusiasts.
Excuse me, but you are wrong!
The Gullwing 300SL was never built with disc brakes! They all had drum brakes!
I couldn't fathom smoking a cigar in this car. Yikes
Rudolf Uhlenhaut´s Mother was British not German.
so sexii
who needs a car you can't drive
Sorry, I disagree… Mazda Miata is greatest sports car ever.