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German 300SL Convention 2010: Gullwings and Roadsters in Dresden

9 Aug 2010 | 3 Comments |
German 300SL Convention 2010: Gullwings and Roadsters in Dresden

What’s going on in Germany? Our editor at large, Eckart Scheffler reports on the German 300SL Club’s 31st annual convention. It seems the historical sights of Dresden and the Elbe River more than matched the beauty of the 83 300SLs present.

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Gullwings and Roadsters on the track in the ’50s and 60s

8 Aug 2010 | One Comment |
Gullwings and Roadsters on the track in the ’50s and 60s

The production 300SL Gullwing evolved from a hard edged race car, the W194 LeMans winner. The street cars were raced extensively, however, suffering the usual calamities of racing. Have a look at some unique racing 300SLs of the golden era of road racing.

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Palo Alto Concours 2010: over 40 Mercedes on display

6 Aug 2010 | One Comment |
Palo Alto Concours 2010: over 40 Mercedes on display

Mercedes-Benz was one of the featured marques at this year’s Palo Alto Concours in California. Have a look six decades of Mercedes-Benz style that was on display.

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Monterey 2010: Mercedes Auction Preview

16 Jul 2010 | One Comment |
Monterey 2010: Mercedes Auction Preview

The major auction houses are frantically assembling their lots for the year’s premier week of collector car sales, Monterey 2010. What will we see offered in this year’s sales?

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Mille Miglia Storica 2010

30 Jun 2010 | Add Your Comment |
Mille Miglia Storica 2010

The last Mille Miglia road race ended under tragic circumstances in 1957. Recreating the romance of the era, the Mille Miglia Storica brings fabulous pre-1957 cars together with enthusiasts, F1 stars and corporate brass. Have a look at the 2010 edition.

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Amelia Island Concours 2010: Mercedes-Benz stars

25 Jun 2010 | One Comment |
Amelia Island Concours 2010: Mercedes-Benz stars

The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Florida has become one of the premier shows in the United States. 2010’s edition presented a mouthwatering display of prewar supercharged cars and a diverse group of Gullwings.

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Mercedes-Benz at Essen 2010

22 May 2010 | Add Your Comment |
Mercedes-Benz at Essen 2010

Established in 1967, the annual Essen Motor Show combines all aspects of the European classic car scene; sellers, buyers, enthusiasts and automobile manufacturers with a keen sense of their history.

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Auction Action: 1,000 mile Ostermeier Gullwing offered in Texas

23 Apr 2010 | 3 Comments |
Auction Action: 1,000 mile Ostermeier Gullwing offered in Texas

The Houston Classic Auction: Worldwide Auctioneers is offering an extremely low mileage example of the obscure Ostermeier Gullwing re-creations on May 1st. What is it worth?

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Super Sports Cars: 109 Years of Performance Motoring

23 Apr 2010 | Add Your Comment |
Super Sports Cars: 109 Years of Performance Motoring

Among the automobiles of the world, few stir the passion of enthusiasts more than lean high-performance racing and road cars. The Mercedes-Benz Museum celebrates the Super Sports Car.

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Seat Belts in a Gullwing. What’s the best installation?

28 Mar 2010 | Add Your Comment |
Seat Belts in a Gullwing. What’s the best installation?

Our friends from Hahn and Woodward Auto Restoration are well into a body-off Gullwing restoration. Upgrading the interior is part of the process and safe seat belt installation is essential. Have a look at their process.

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