1955 mercedes 300sl gullwing

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- Built to the order of Count Philipp Constantin von Berckheim, winner of the 1952 Mille Miglia - Fitted from new with 4.11 rear axle – the lowest ratio option - Beneficiary of a full body off restoration by marque specialists HK Engineering (Photographic book on file) - Winner of Great Marques – Mercedes, London Concours 2022 - Extensively featured in the definitive Palawan

The design of the 300 SL was pure mechanical genius, derived from Mercedes-Benz’s racing experience with the 300 SLR, which claimed an astonishing list of motorsport successes. It was smooth and sleek, with a flowing snout and handsomely rounded tail. Under the hood was a powerful overhead-cam straight-six that was inclined to the side to lower the lines of the front of the car, and below that, there was fully independent suspension.