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Four Classic Mercedes Cars Restored by Brabus

Brabus is not only about putting extra horsepower in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Recently, the famous aftermarket tuner restored four classic Mercedes cars. The units include the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet, and the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda. The autos were given a six-star restoration process… Just because Brabus won’t settle for just five stars, apparently. Here is a quick look at the recent work done by the classic car division of Brabus: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Around 4,500 hours was poured in returning the 300 SL Gullwing to its pristine condition. The classic Mercedes-Benz was given a baby blue paint-finish and a cream interior. Brabus… Continue Reading »

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Pair of 1950s Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Cars Set to Sell for £1.8 Million

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is one of the most iconic cars of the three-pointed star brand. The auto remains as one of the most in demand classic vehicles in auctions. However, most units sold in the market nowadays are restored versions of the car and have been passed from one owner to another. Recently, two 1950s Mercedes-Benz 300 SL cars have been advertised for auction. One is a 1955 Gullwing and the other is a 1957 Roadster. According to UK’s The Sun the autos remain in their unrestored condition. The two have belonged to the same owner since they have been brought brand new. The source said the SLs were originally owned by a… Continue Reading »

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The 5 Best Cars Mercedes-Benz Ever Made

Every Benz fan knows that Mercedes-Benz vehicles are usually top of their class. While their latest models have fans turning heads, it’s the long history of excellence that has propped this brand into its position as a premium automaker. With countless models released over the years, pinning their top 5 is a challenge. While we may not all agree on which are the best, we can certainly appreciate the engineering that went into these five incredible machines. 1. The Mercedes-Benz W116 From 1973 to 1980, Mercedes pleased fans all over the world with their 450 SE and SEL sedans. These cars had everything you could want in a luxury sedan…. Continue Reading »

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5 Most Iconic Mercedes-Benz Cars Ever Built

Mercedes-Benz is an iconic brand that goes way back: it all started in 1885 when German engineer Karl Benz came up with the world’s first internal combustion engine that would see the birth of automobile as we know it. Since then, the German brand has truly defied time by producing iconic and sophisticated models one after the other. Here we look at the 5 most iconic Mercedes-Benz cars made by the third most successful automobile brand in the world, behind BMW and Toyota. 1. The Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Launched in 1963 and built in the 1960’s and 1970’s, the 600 Pullman is a highly luxurious model that has transported the most… Continue Reading »

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RENNtech Raises the Output of the Mercedes SLS AMG to 613 PS

RENNtech recently revealed its latest tuning kit for the Mercedes SLS AMG. The new package gives the sports car up to 613 PS and 698 Nm. So far, the details about the latest work of RENNtech with the SLS are scarce. According to the Germany-based Der Tuning und Styling Blog, it also has the specialist’s signature carbon fiber splitter, side skirts, rear spoiler, and diffuser. Furthermore, the photos show that the car’s suspension have been lowered and it looks like it has a new exhaust system too. The windows are tinted as well to provide the auto’s occupants a little privacy. Mercedes SLS AMG: The Last of the Naturally-Aspirated V8 Breed The production of… Continue Reading »

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Check Out This Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Lego Model

The popularity of cars built by Mercedes-Benz has reached a level where people like to create their own Lego models of them. The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is one of the latest luxury vehicles to be turned into a Lego model, as shown on an autoevolution.com report. The creator of the Lego model was quite creative and committed as it closely resembled the actual Gullwing. It was probably the closest one can create with a sufficient number of plastic bricks at one’s disposal. The Lego Gullwing model had all the features right, from its hood, round headlights, suitable grille, and the iconic gullwing doors. The exterior used gray Lego bricks since… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Sportabteilung’ Gullwing To Be Auctioned

RM Sotheby’s will have a special item up for sale next month, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Sportabteilung’ Gullwing, as shown on a gtspirit.com report. This unique car is among the four units in the world designed for racing. It was able to place second at the Tour de France in 1955 with Sir Stirling Moss in the driver’s seat. The car was named ‘Sportabteilung’ since the competition department of Mercedes-Benz completed this 300 SL. Instead of using the lightweight alloy typically used on a standard car, it comes with a standard steel body to increase its strength against stress normally associated with competitive driving. The chassis number of particular… Continue Reading »

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