THE SPORTS CAR OF THE CENTURY Since the dawn of automobile production, a truly outstanding model has appeared periodically to startle and capture the imagination of enthusiasts worldwide.

There is perhaps no better example of this truth than the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing.

What started as a streamlined design borrowing heavily from Porsche’s 1951 Le Mans Coupe quickly developed into one of the most distinctive and beautiful shapes ever rendered upon four wheels.

The Gullwing’s stunning looks are matched only by its space-age engineering, incredible performance, and world-beating pedigree which earned its works-prepared variants convincing victories at many of the world’s premier sports car races between 1952 and 1956, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Carrera Panamericana, Mille Miglia, and Liège-Rome-Liège (as well as multiple SCCA and European Rally championships).

The 300 SL Gullwing Coupe is, without doubt, the sports car of the century—an icon among all the post-war sp...