Only 1,400 MercedesBenz 300SL Gullwing coupes were produced between 1954 and 1957 and this particular one has a rare feature making it a 1OF1 out of that lot!

In episode 55 of ‘Cars, Shop & Collections’ we visit our friends at Nevada Classics to check out their latest purchase... a 1955 MercedesBenz 300SL Gullwing. Isaac of ‪@nevadaclassicSS‬ gives us a full break down of the Gullwing and Master Mechanic Mike joins us to dive into the mechanical details of this tour de force of a sports car!

The DNA of this MercedesBenz 300SL Gullwing includes:

Shipped from the factory on April 30, 1955
Delivered to MercedesBenz Distributors of New York
COLOR: Mittelgrun with Beige Interior
Original matching numbers rebuilt 3.0L fuel injected Inline 6cylinder engine
4speed manual transmission
Square weave carpets
Correct black rubber footwell mats
Green painted dashboard
Powdercoated frame by Indy Powder Coating of Speedway, Indiana
New body and window seals
Polished brightwork and refinished chrome accents
Sealedbeam headlights
Refinished engine bay
New rubber suspension components
Bodycolor steel wheels with body color and chrome hubcaps
Michelin tires
Periodcorrect Michelin X spare tire

This 1955 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing is a true classic, and we're thrilled to showcase it in Episode 55 of ‘Cars, Shops & Collections.’

To see more of the collection from NV Classics checkout Episodes 42, 44, 46 and 48 of 'Cars, Shops & Collections.'
__________
Be sure and check out other episodes of “Cars, Shops & Collections.” Every week I feature the stories behind classic cars and the people that own them.
__________
Follow us on social:
Instagram: @JCFernandez @CarsShopsAndCollections
__________
WANT SHOW MERCH? Visit www.CarsShopsAndCollections.com

#carsshopsandcollections #gullwing #mercedesbenz