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14th February 2014, 05:11 #1
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MB 300SL
Holy Mackerel, I saw one yesterday - just for a fleeting moment; around 5 seconds. Round about this time every year, owners of exotic cars trot them out on a fine day to give them an airing before the GP.
I am sure I saw one of these yesterday: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Merc ... 66&bih=667
Created almost 60 years ago, if you saw one today, you could swear the design is still ahead of its time in year 2014.
I remember that one was converted at great expense into a RHD, a very difficult task as the 3 litre straight 6 engine was canted at 45 degrees to the left, and made conversion to RHD almost impossible. It was owned by some guy in Surfers Paradise, and had the licence number SL300.
Given the choice of any car I could have, I would choose this 300SL Gullwing in a heartbeat.When in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout
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14th February 2014, 20:45 #2
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Re: MB 300SL
Me too. But my Gullwing would have the rear suspension and disc brakes from the later roadster.
Did someone really manage a RHD conversion? I understood it was considered impossible.Duncan Rollo
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14th February 2014, 22:42 #3
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The MB 300SL is a very very nice car but I think I personally would prefer a Ferrari 275GTB over the Gullwing.
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15th February 2014, 11:25 #4
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Re: MB 300SL
Originally Posted by BleAivanoWhen in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout
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15th February 2014, 11:28 #5
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Re: MB 300SL
Originally Posted by D-TypeWhen in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout
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15th February 2014, 11:45 #6
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300SL used to be my car of choice but these days it's the short wheelbase Ferrari 250 :bounce)
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15th February 2014, 12:58 #7
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Re: MB 300SL
Originally Posted by MrJanWhen in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout
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