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Geared Online Presents The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” For Auction

An absolute dream car to this day, the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” is one of the most ground-breaking and important automobiles ever produced. Only 1,400 of the famous cars built between 1954 and 1957, sport iconic upswinging doors, reminiscent of seagulls. Crowned the “sports car of the century” in 1999, a mere few have since been restored to their stunning original condition.

Geared Online Presents The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” For Auction

Worth an estimated one to 1.3M dollars on Gooding & Company’s Geared Online auction series, the example offered is the product of restoration by expert Jerry Hjeltness. Once the property of a machinist in Compton, California, this car boasts the best fitting panels of any 300 SL in existence. According to a restoration summary written by Mr. Hjeltness, “Our restoration shop has just completed a full body-off restoration/remanufacture process on the above referenced automobile to a 100 point show standard. The car has been completely disassembled. Every component was renewed, restored or replaced to new or better condition.”

Clinching the “Best of Show” accolade at the Le Cercle Concours in California, this new and improved 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” was also exhibited at the 2003 Gullwing Group convention in Jackson Hole, an entire 535.2 mile-drive-away. Used sparingly and regularly maintained in Mr. Hjeltness’ personal collection, this rare find was installed with a rebuilt injection pump and steering box, alongside enhanced fuel, electrical and ignition systems, with some cosmetic work and detailing.

Now available for auction in stunning condition with an incredibly fresh restoration, this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” is finished in Silver (DB 180) over a Green leather interior with matching green fitted luggage, a desirable sport camshaft, and Rudge-style knock-off wheels. Complete with its original instruction manuals, Becker radio manuals, workshop manual, knock-off hammer, tool kit, auxiliary work light, spare tire, and jack, the car is currently listed with a chassis number 198.040.7500027, under lot 26.

By Julia Roxan

 

Mercedes-Maybach S650 now has a matching luggage collection

Officially showcased in the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the all-new Mercedes-Maybach S650 has been on every car-lovers lips and now there’s more to hype about the coming release in 2019.

Now Mercedes has launched a luxury travel collection to let you have a piece of the Maybach S650 wherever you go.

Featuring a travel bag set, garment carrier, shoe bag, key ring and matching key wallet, the Mercedes Maybach S650 travel collection comes in several colour combinations: satin red, titanium grey, deep blue, and silk-beige.

And this collection also features a sleek pair of aviators to complete that luxe travel look, which you can get your hands on in the coming June 2018.

The collection will be available at Maybach – Icons of Luxury boutiques in Berlin, Munich, Vienna and Abu Dhabi as well as online at www.maybach-luxury.com.

First Look: Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupé

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveiled the E-Class Coupé last Thursday, another worthy addition to its lineup of “Dream Cars Collection”, a repertoire of the most exclusive and exciting cars available in the luxury market today.

With more space than its predecessors, two models are available: the E 200 Coupé AMG Line, with 184 hp and 300 Nm of torque, capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in 7.8 seconds; and the E 300 Coupé, with 245 hp, 370Nm, capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in 6.4 seconds. An extra third version is the E 300 Coupé Edition 1, — but is limited to only 555 units worldwide — accented by 50.8 cm (20-inch) AMG light-alloy wheels and cashmere white magno paint.

Interior-wise, one can choose high-contrasting, black/classic red or black/white leathers with horizontal seams. Lighting is powered by LED technology, including ambient lighting that features 64 colours. Two high-resolution displays makes up a widescreen “floating” cockpit. Steering wheel controls, centre console touchpad, LINGUATRONIC voice control system improves navigation. Extra spaciousness gives passengers extra comfort, especially on longer journeys.

An exciting add-on to the E-Class is COMAND Online, the infotainment system with full smartphone integration capability. Plugs and cables are eliminated, as compatible mobile phones can be charged wirelessly, and connects to the system via the vehicle’s exterior aerial. Using the Near Field Communication feature, a smartphone can be turned into a digital car key to lock, unlock and start the engine, lest you lose your real keys.

Bonham’s Auctions Mercedes Benz 300SL for Over a Million in Belgium

The Mercedes-Benz has long been a classic car favourite, boasting sleek lines and finishes that are iconic even today. In true classic car fashion, a 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster fetched an astonishing €1,127,000 at a recent Bonhams auction held alongside the Spa-Classic meeting at the Spa-Francorchamps motor racing circuit in Belgium. Originally estimated at €600,000 to €800,000, it is the only model to have broken the €1 million mark.

The 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster was part of a prestigious collection of 12 cars recently discovered in a Swiss château. All of the models were snapped up, for a total of more than two million euros. As well as the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, the collection included a 1969 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé (which sold for €174,800), a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante Convertible (€172,500) and a 1933 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Roadster (€111,550).

Of all the lots in the sale, Porsche models reached particularly dizzying heights, with sales including a 1958 356A Super Speedster (€322,000), a 1989 911 3.2-Litre Speedster (€280,000) and a 1993 911 Turbo 3.6-Litre Type 964 Coupé (€195,500). A few Ferraris also changed hands, including a 2006 575 Superamerica F1 (€293,250) and a 1996 F355 Challenge Coupé (€158,500).

The next Bonhams car auction will be held at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, June 30, 2017.