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Looking Back: Cruising a 300SL roadster in 1966

11 Apr 2011 | One Comment |
Looking Back: Cruising a 300SL roadster in 1966

What were you driving in 1966? This Parting Shot segment takes a look at the carefree mid ’60s days of Southern California cruising – in a 300SL roadster.

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Auction Action: Scottsdale 2011

13 Feb 2011 | One Comment |
Auction Action: Scottsdale 2011

To the relief of all the auction houses and every consignor, the proceedings at January’s Scottsdale classic car auctions unfolded smoothly with no intervention from Mother Nature.

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Gooding & Co to offer 7,367 mile 1962 300SL in Arizona

1 Jan 2011 | One Comment |
Gooding & Co to offer 7,367 mile 1962 300SL in Arizona

Gooding & Co stuns the 300SL world by unearthing a 7,300 mile 1962 Roadster for its Scottsdale, AZ auction January 21/22.

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2010 La Carrera Panamericana

25 Dec 2010 | Add Your Comment |
2010 La Carrera Panamericana

The original Mexican Road Race was run from 1950-1955 over some of Mexico’s most scenic and treacherous roads. The modern La Carrera Panamerica brings together an eclectic group of cars and drivers.

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Parting Shots: Uhlenhaut SLR Coupe at Laguna Seca 1964

29 Oct 2010 | Add Your Comment |
Parting Shots: Uhlenhaut SLR Coupe at Laguna Seca 1964

The fascinating Uhlenhaut 300SLR coupe has been touring the globe with the Classic Center’s “Super Sports Car” display. Have a look at two unique shots of one of the fearsome coupes in 1964.

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King Hussein Gullwing update

21 Sep 2010 | 3 Comments |
King Hussein Gullwing update

When pulled from the bushes some years ago, the ex-King Hussein gullwing became one of the most significant Mercedes barn finds. Where is it today? Read on to learn about this gullwing’s odyssey.

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Auction Action: Monterey 2010

15 Sep 2010 | One Comment |
Auction Action: Monterey 2010

Were there any good deals during the Monterey Auctions this year? Be sure to read this on-site evaluation of the good, the bad and the ugly for 2010.

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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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