A unique 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing coupe is scheduled to hit the auction block on April 1 at Mecum Auctions' Glendale, Arizona, sale. Just 1,400 Gullwing coupes were built between 1954 and ...

There are cars. There are classic cars. And there are really classic cars. And then, in that tiny category, there are the “Holy cow, I don’t believe it” classic cars. If you’re after the latter, keep ...

The Mercedes-Benz Gullwing has flown to new heights. An ultra-rare example of the 300 SL sports car was auctioned for $6,825,000 at the RM Sotheby's Scottsdale, Arizona, event. The car is one of just ...

A rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing that comes with an exceptional provenance is expected to sell for between US$7 million and US$9 million later this month at RM Sotheby’s sale in Phoenix ...

Any time a Gullwing is up for sale people get worked up. That’s understandable considering it’s one of the most graceful, majestic cars ever made. Even if you’re not a fan of Mercedes-Benz, you likely ...

• This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing was the subject of a commissioned artwork by Andy Warhol. • The exact car depicted in Warhol's piece was recently found and restored by Brabus. • The car is ...

Back in 1954, when Mercedes first started churning out gorgeous 300 SL coupes based on the W194 racer, its cultural impact was probably unknown. Even today, it quietly and amazingly reverberates ...

In 1952, Mercedes-Benz unleashed the W194, its first post-WW2 race car. Powered by a 3.0-liter straight-six engine, the W194 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Carrera Panamericana against strong ...

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The appeal of old cars typically lies in their design alone, because living with, sourcing parts for, and maintaining a classic is an experience that can be uncomfortable, difficult, and expensive.

The iconic Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing of the mid-1950s was a car way ahead of its time, featuring pioneering tech under its elegant skin. This super Mercedes had fuel injection, luxury and a 150mph top ...

The license plate was key, and it led to this week’s gala RM Sotheby’s auction of a Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing.” In 1985 German art dealer Hans Mayer met his close friend, the artist Andy Warhol, ...