LOS ANGELES - The figure of Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is a classic car which is quite rare because it was built in the 50's. So far the new Ralph Lauren and Jay Leno who is a collector of rare cars that have this antique car. As reported by carbuzz.com, Tuesday (01/24/2012) This car was completed on 20 April 1955 ago.Along the way, Mercedes-Benz SL chassis that carries the number 550 028 which was sent to America on May 27, 1955. In 1980 the car was bought by a collector from Germany for U.S. $ 57,000 or equivalent to Rp509 million.
In 1982 this car into space 'care' for the restoration undertaken by Hill & Vaughn in Santa Monica is famous in the field of restoration and often won the Pebble Beach event.
After that the car shipped back to Germany. There, the car is re-entered the room to get a new color restoration. Finally, in 2009 this car fell into the hands of a collector Ken McBride Gullwing. Until finally the car was sent to a specialist restoration 300 SL, Rudi & Co.., In 2011 the restoration is complete, thanks to cold hands 300 SL back to normal with silver paint and interiors shades of blue.
Affairs of the heart pacemaker, the original machine is still maintained to corroborate its authenticity. Mercy gullwing produced only by 29 units worldwide. Rudge wheels alerts as well as further strengthening the Plexiglas windows of the historical value of this German car.
This car is also equipped with original tool kit, a hammer, jack, comprehensive documentation, certificate of Mercedes-Benz, owner's manual, instruction manual, spare part catalogs, books and service manuals Becker radio.
In the event Gooding & Company auction a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 1955 valued U.S. $ 4.62 million. A fantastic price for a 57-year-old car.
