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1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster To Be Auctioned At Monterey 2023

Giancarlo Perlas August 3, 2023
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Monterey, California, is about to witness an extraordinary moment in automotive history as the esteemed 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster graces the auction block at the highly anticipated Monterey 2023. This exclusive gathering promises to draw car enthusiasts and collectors from all corners of the globe, each eager to claim ownership of this exceptional piece of automotive craftsmanship. A Testament to Golden Era Engineering The exceptional allure of this prized vehicle listed under Lot S122 by Mecum Auctions lies in its rarity. In addition to its age, it is one of just 209 aluminum-alloy block engine 300 SLs ever manufactured. Equipped with a powerful 3.0L Inline-6 engine and a 4-speed… Continue Reading »

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One-Of-A-Kind 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Gets Auctioned

Giancarlo Perlas March 3, 2023

A one-of-a-kind 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” formerly owned by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation is about to go under the hammer at Mecum Auctions. The rare green vintage car is expected to get up to $2.2 million during the sale. A Brief History of the Car According to records, only 1,400 units of the 300 SL Gullwing were produced from 1954 to 1957. Out of these, only one of them came in Mittelgrun (medium green with paint code DB-229G). The car in the auction happens to be it, and to date, it has been kept in its pristine condition. The Gullwing with Chassis No. 5500263 was specially produced for… Continue Reading »

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Icon Meets Icon: Presenting the Mercedes 300 SL Used by Andy Warhol in “Cars” Series

Giancarlo Perlas June 21, 2022

It’s been 35 years since the legendary Andy Warhol, the leading figure in the visual art movement, passed on. However, his legacy lives on through his pop art, and through the original model of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing that he used as a model for his timeless “Cars” series. The “Cars” series was commissioned by then Daimler-Benz AG in 1986 to mark the centenary of the invention of the modern automobile by Karl Benz. It aims to showcase 80 pictures documenting the colorful history of the automobile from the Daimler Motorized Carriage and the Benz Patent-Motorwagen (Patent-Motorcar) in 1886 up to the cars available in 1986. Unfortunately, Warhol only… Continue Reading »

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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL with AMG Restomod Appears in Super Bowl Halftime

Giancarlo Perlas February 10, 2021

In the prestigious Super Bowl annual event that saw Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes face-off, and a victory by Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Kansas City Chiefs in a 31-9 affair, one of the most talked-about segments of the show was its halftime. The spotlight was on The Weeknd on this part who made quite an impression when he opened his performance with a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. Say what you want about the result of the Super Bowl LV and The Weeknd’s performance, but true Benz fans can most probably collectively agree that the vintage 300 SL was nothing short of spectacular. With that, let’s take a look… Continue Reading »

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1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Sold for Over $1M

Giancarlo Perlas February 9, 2021

A recent auction saw Gooding & Company collect over £8 million from a small collection of vintage high-value cars in the UK. One of the units featured in the European Sporting & Historic Collection sale held in London was a 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster alongside Aston Martin, Ferrari, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. The vintage Mercedes car fetched £935,000 ($1,284,710) in the online bidding from January 28 to February 5, 2021. According to the seller, the auto is a very special model because it marks the very last of the 300 SL line. Only 26 units of the Roadster were made in 1962 bearing the 1963 model-year badge. The vehicle… Continue Reading »

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Restored 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Looks Impressive

Peter Parcon June 27, 2016
Restored 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Looks Impressive

The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is a magnificent piece of art, especially if it is restored to its former glory. Well, this was what happened to this particular model, as shown on a report from motorward.com. Seeing this unit will likely make classic luxury car enthusiasts drool with envy. This unit is actually a part of the extensive collection of Canepa. Aside from being restored, it was enhanced as shown on the series of photos that was released recently. The navy blue finish of the 300 SL was not limited to the exterior body since the dashboard and wheels were also given dashes of this cool-looking color. As a result,… Continue Reading »

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Mille Miglia Accident Wrecks 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Peter Parcon May 27, 2014
Mille Miglia Accident Wrecks 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

A 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL met an accident during the legendary Mille Miglia of this year, according to a report from autoevolution.com. The Gullwing lost a good number of its original parts following an accident during the Italian vintage car race. The accident also involved a BMW 1 Series, which left the vintage Mercedes-Benz vehicle in virtually destroyed the Gullwing. The winding road along Viterbo was the site of the accident, which was close to Rome. The cause of the accident has yet to be determined. However, the damage marks found on the two vehicles give indications that at least one of the vehicles encroached on the lane of the… Continue Reading »

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