John Z. Goriup Posted September 29, 2016 Share #1 Posted September 29, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Seen at the '16 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance - one of only 29 aluminum bodied 300SL Coupes. These were hand-built at the Untertürkheim werks, and then assmbled at the factory. The only Gullwing made in this color and with the light trim and the plaid racing seats. Original Rudge wheels, and one of only 4% of total Gullwing production ( approx. 1400 ) equipped with the high-performance racing motor. The best, most authentic restoration I've ever seen, done by a small organization in England. What a magnificent car ............without question the finest example of my 'dream car' I've ever run across. These images were taken about mid-morning, about the time the car was to be judged, which, at this level of international Concours can be a highly stressful time for owners, who must stand by and be available to only answer specific questions about the car and operate the controls and accessories. Many drink prodigous quantities of the terrible 'truck-stop' coffee available at the field, but not the owner of this Gullwing - being English, he calmly sipped his morning Tetley's, radiating confidence. JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/265037-coolest-mercedes-benz-gullwing-ever/?do=findComment&comment=3120631'>More sharing options...
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John Z. Goriup Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted September 29, 2016 ......and another view of this extraordinary car. Both images - SL w/ 24-90 Vario - Elmarit. JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/265037-coolest-mercedes-benz-gullwing-ever/?do=findComment&comment=3120633'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2016 Share #3 Posted September 29, 2016 ......and another view of this extraordinary car. Both images - SL w/ 24-90 Vario - Elmarit. JZG Cool looking car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckrider Posted September 29, 2016 Share #4 Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) 300SL is one of the most adorable beauties ever, I can understand Your dream with no doubt. These Rudge wheels, god what a reluctance compared with wheelrims! Unfortunately thoses aluminum bodied Coupes seemed not have to have side screens in the doors, obviously for solidity reason? thanks for showing Thomas p.s.: http://www.scottgrundfor.com/rare-mercedes-benz-gullwing-restored/ Edited September 29, 2016 by duckrider Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted September 29, 2016 Share #5 Posted September 29, 2016 Absolutely fabulous. I suspect it looks better than when it was delivered. The cost of the restoration would be interesting. Such work is never a bargain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted September 29, 2016 Share #6 Posted September 29, 2016 WOW! Terrific, as your exotic auto photos usually are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo63 Posted October 15, 2016 Share #7 Posted October 15, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Beautiful pics, of a brilliant restoration. The 300SL is one of my dream cars too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 15, 2016 Share #8 Posted October 15, 2016 The downside of that car was exiting from the cabin. What a pain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeica Posted October 15, 2016 Share #9 Posted October 15, 2016 I won a prize in an LFI competition last year with my photo of a Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing below: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Taken with a 24mm Elmar on an M9. William 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Taken with a 24mm Elmar on an M9. William ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/265037-coolest-mercedes-benz-gullwing-ever/?do=findComment&comment=3129189'>More sharing options...
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