1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing was meant to be driven like a race car | Flat Out - Ep 5

This week’s Mercedes-Benz 300 SL hints at what it would have been like if a spaceship had landed in the desert in 1955. This gorgeously styled ’55 Gullwing was the fastest production car in the world in its heyday, and owner Craig Eckberg shows why as he lets the German straight-six loose corner after corner.
Get the full story on Craig's 300SL along with some amazing photos here: www.hagerty.co...
Say goodbye to parade laps. This is Flat Out, which means you're about to get a taste of your favorite classic cars being pushed to their limits. All it takes is a worthy ride, an open track, and a driver willing to test his or her mettle at the ragged edge.
Subscribe to our UA-cam channel for new videos every day! bit.ly/HagertyY...
Visit our website for daily automotive news, cars stories, reviews, and opinion: www.hagerty.co...
Stay up to date by signing up for our email newsletters here: www.hagerty.co...
Follow us on social media:
Facebook | / hagerty
Instagram | / hagerty
Twitter | / hagerty
If you love cars, you belong with us. Hagerty Drivers Club is the world’s largest community for automotive enthusiasts. Members enjoy valuable automotive discounts, exclusive events and experiences, roadside service created specifically for collector vehicles, and a subscription to the bimonthly Hagerty Drivers Club magazine. Join Hagerty Drivers Club here: www.hagerty.co...
Like what you see? Watch our other series including:
Redline Rebuild | Engine Time-lapse videos from start to finish bit.ly/RedlineR...
Barn Find Hunter | Tom Cotter searches the country for abandoned cars bit.ly/BarnFInd...
Hagerty's Daily Driver | Industry news, buzz, and interviews bit.ly/HagertyD...
Chip Foose Draws a Car | Reimagining popular cars with new designs bit.ly/HagertyC...
Contact us:
Suggest and feedback - [e-mail]
Press inquiries - [e-mail]
Partnership requests - [e-mail]