In this episode, Iain introduces us to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, a car that has every right to be considered an automotive icon and considered by many to be one of if not the first examples of a 'Supercar'. Iain delves into the history of how this car came to be, a true race car for the road. This particular fine example is in for recommissioning after a few years off the road, so after undergoing the necessary work, it's time to gently bring the car back to life on the road before seeing if that legendary performance is still there.
Note: @04:20, Iain's third point was meant to be that it allowed the engine to be mounted lower, rather than repeating the first point. Such are the perils of filming in one take and from memory!
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Spanish Coches ([ Ссылка ]_(6662705019).jpg), „Mercedes-Benz 300 automatic 'Adenauer' (W186) (6662705019)“, crop by TCW, [ Ссылка ]
Spanish Coches ([ Ссылка ]_(6662609335).jpg), „Mercedes-Benz 300 automatic 'Adenauer' (W186) (6662609335)“, crop by TCW, [ Ссылка ]
Andrew Bone from Weymouth, England ([ Ссылка ].jpg), „Mercedes 300SL Prototype (7873811564)“, crop by TCW, [ Ссылка ]
Andrew Bone from Weymouth, England ([ Ссылка ].jpg), „Mercedes 300SL Prototype (7873816794)“, crop by TCW, [ Ссылка ]
Rex Gray ([ Ссылка ].jpg), „1963 Mercedes Benz 300SL - svl (12913525864)“, crop by TCW, [ Ссылка ]
