My Xmas present this year was this stunning Bburgo 1:18 model of a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL. One of the most sought after collectors cars the 300 SL is also known as the gull wing car although mine is a open top. The interior detail is really very high on a model of this price.
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| 57 Mercedes Benz 300SL |
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL was the first iteration of the SL-Class grand tourer convertibles and fastest production car of its day. Internally numbered W198, it was introduced in 1954 as a two-seat sports car with distinctive gull-wing doors and later offered as an open roadster.
Built by Daimler-Benz AG, the fuel-injected production model was based on the company's highly successful yet somewhat less powerful carbureted 1952 race car, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL (W194).
The idea of a toned-down W194 tailored to affluent performance enthusiasts in the booming post-war American market was suggested by Max Hoffman. As such, it was introduced at the 1954 New York Auto Show rather than the Frankfurt or Geneva shows other Mercedes models made their debuts at. The "300" in its name referred to its three litre engine displacement, and "SL" stood for "Sport Leicht" (Sport Light).
The 300SL was best known for its distinctive gull wing doors, first-ever consumer fuel-injection, and world's fastest top speed. The gull wing version was available from March 1955 to 1957, the roadster from 1958 to 1963.Wikipedia
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My, that is indeed a collector's item. Such a lovely Christmas present. Thanks for the short history of that luxury car.
ReplyDeleteOpportunities are only area of the reason this is certainly one of the hottest cars to ever struck the tarmac. The fact the fact that 1957 Mercedes 300 SL was the speediest production car at the time, means driving on your ad group meetings in New york wouldn’t become a bore. Equally vehicles happen to be Mercedes 300s. The Gullwing was a great SL plus the four door used many letters depending on engine type.
ReplyDeleteLots of car model collectors select Mercedes-Benz 300SL for collection because of classical style. In addition to 1/18 scale Mercedes 300SL model you collect, other scales such as 1/24, 1/43 and 1/36 scale models can be found.
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