Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1955
Mercedes-Benz 300SL. Ultra rare build. Commands attention
EVERYWHERE. An absolute joy to drive with disc brakes, V8 power,
air conditioning, etc. Built with great detail over a 7 year
period. �
HISTORY
The�Mercedes-Benz 300 SL�(W198) was the first iteration of
the�SL-Class�grand tourer�and fastest production car of its day.
Introduced in 1954 as a two-seat�coup�with distinctive�gull-wing
doors, it was later offered as an open�roadster.
Built by�Daimler-Benz�AG, the�direct fuel injected�production model
was based on the company's highly successful yet somewhat less
powerful carbureted�overhead cam�straight 6�1952 racer,
the�W194.
The idea of a toned-down Grand Prix car tailored to affluent
performance enthusiasts in the booming post-war American market was
suggested by�Max Hoffman.�Mercedes accepted the gamble and the new
300 SL - 300 for its 3.0 litre engine displacement and SL for�Sport
Leicht�(Sport Light) - was introduced at the 1954�New York Auto
Show�rather than the�Frankfurt�or�Geneva�gatherings company models
made their usual debuts. SOURCE: �WIKIPEDIA
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION�
EXTERIOR�
-Very rare Gil Longnecker DBA Thoroughbred Coach Builders Mercedes
300SL Roadster recreation. Believed to be one of seven completed
cars.�
-Longnecker built steel and space frame.�
-Professional paint in SilverBlue.
-High dollar, genuine, chrome wire wheels.
-Cooper Cobra 215/70R14 tires.�
-Removable hardtop.�
-Extensive chrome and stainless.�
INTERIOR�
-Grey high back bucket seats.�
-Carpeting.�
-Lokar shifter.�
-Painted and detailed dash.
-Air conditioning controls built in dash.�
�-Stuart Warner gauges.�
-Roll bar.�
MECHANICAL�
-Rebuilt 327 V8. Approximately 800 miles. (Sounds incredible)
-Turbo 350 Automatic.�
-Vintage Air Conditioning / heat.�
-Power steering.
-Power disc brakes.��
-Rack and Pinion steering.�
-Tilt column.�
-Mercedes steering wheel.�
DISCLOSURE�
-Titled as a 1955 Mercedes!�
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint and bumper.
(See detailed pictures)
For more details on any disclosure items please contact a sales
agent today at 1-877-422-2940.
The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing
daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are
becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your
investment for the future. An excellent investment and something
you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically
appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and
other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and
auction result tracking.
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NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY
POSSIBLE!�
1-877-422-2940
WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS [. C O M ]
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Please mention you are working with�Worldwide Vintage Autos�in
order to expedite the process. �For financing, Down Payment
required by lending institution will be due within 72 hours of
deposit in addtion to deposit. Down Payment is refundable.�
DEPOSITS:
Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500
deposit, the vehicle�will be held for�72 hours�pending final
payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are
taken off the market and we turn down other
