w.'s crime fighters are back with the africa's most successful radio drama series continues in the only disowns are available online of course you can share and discuss on w africa's facebook page and other social media platforms to turn fighters to me now. and it's time this sports car was nothing short of a sensation with a top speed double that of almost everything else on the road playing its construction wow to motor sports fans while it's just signed in rolls movie divas

and playboys alike. even if it left something to be desired on the comfort front the legendary reputation of this car opened the doors for the flamboyant gullwing construction and. today the cars a highly coveted rarity each model is worth a fortune players. play. the village of calling in southern germany as a kind of build a bridge site for those fascinated by the mercedes 300 s.l. . pounds runs a specialist workshop on the grounds of a former monastery. he restores and services $300.00 s.

cells for the wealthy owners from around the world. for clothes so it's a labor of love he's restored more and sells than anyone else. when the car 1st hit the market in 1954 there was simply nothing like it although back then the car was from a different planet and 954 a v.w. bug could only just hit the 100 kilometers per hour an opel maybe $110.00 a porsche $160.00 and this car did $25050.00. killer door design earned the 300 s.l. the nickname of gold wing. just 1400 units were produced with the signature doors they were followed by more than 1800 s. ome roadster is the convertible version. of the

make up of the i've always been fascinated by the contouring on the design i still remember the 1st time i saw one but something happened to me that defined my later life. but there's a little distance. intriguingly the gullwing doors were not the result of some ingenious futuristic design concept they were actually more of a stopgap solution in order to allow the racing chassis to be used for sports car. as it is it to these doors were born out of necessity this body part here is so high because it has a very special lightweight frame construction on bridge in order to allow people to get in and out relatively comfortably the door opening had to be enlarged all the way up to the roof with them and this is just so it wasn't a design idea as such but

a constructional necessity. to think. as great as the car may luck getting into it requires a minor feat of acrobatics that only those in the know have mastered. the 1st to sit on the sill then you put one leg a in and then the other. for men it's kind of doable for women it can be difficult for all that of. the cars are now around 70 years old they're in such demands that the market value increases on average by 500 euros a day. the specialist classes workshop to do everything they can to preserve the unique aura of the stunning sports cars. so how did it all begin. the story behind their cities decision to design such a futuristic model in the 1950 s.

can be pieced together at the car makers archives in felt not far from company headquarters interest or card. before the 300 s.l. went into production there were a series of prototypes racing cars that over 70 years ago dominated motor sports events all over the world refining the tradition of the mercedes silver era. when they quickly build up a legendary reputation as archive director your convict man explains. and from their reputation was founded in the early fifty's especially in 1952 by the prototypes they clocked up a series of big winners at le mans for example and the career of pan americana in mexico. and of course there was plenty of media coverage will be almost we played in the media be sure to. deliver coverage of the 3rd career of pan americana the road race that takes place all across mexico in 8 stages over

a 5 day march they've been taking part in this challenging race for the 1st time with its new 300 f.l. . drivers have to draw on all their skills on these mountain road given the continental tires are subjected to extremely demanding test. in the rain 100 f.l. compete with incredible perception here cooling races around the bend. on the german wonder cars are now that center of attention. now calling an airman long score a wonderful double victory for germany and for mercedes benz kling is the celebrated victor of the 3rd corrupt an american across mexico mexico. it was a victory that ignited enthusiasm for mercedes racing cars in the u.s. and led to a completely new kind of production car you go postal and you would see these drop

its 1st plans for the 300 s. sound including a construction drawing on a $1.00 to $1.00 scale. directional blueprint for the design of the body because the kids paint was developed above all for the u.s. market. and new york based car importer named max hoffman had urged mercedes to prepare the car for volume production return parts man promised to purchase at least 1000 units for the american market. it was intact so when the new your go go read more or less convinced the management to get the presentation at the motor show. new york took care of the rest. it was simply an ingenious blueprint it had such an aura that it stood out from everything else on the market at the time. i as a result most of the $300.00 s.

ounds ended up in the us the bald styling was a sensation as was the construction the teeth either stay spring held the card together on the inside just as an interesting car. it was the super light frame that gave the cards designation so. i. find. this chaotic looking at family is actually a carefully thought out and practical construction the frame of the sports car frame welded together from then wall steel tubing which translates into low weight and high stability. production 300 s.l. is based on the same principle it bears the hallmarks of its bigger and faster brother it's got like 10 ways just 80 kilos. back to restoration workshop the mechanics roll out one such skeleton chassis.

the team of more than 30 specialists have repaired or rebuilt almost every part of the car. some jobs can take several months even gears up for the objective is to restore each car actually woods original condition as accurately as possible . this one was in pretty bad shape so we had to replace 3 quarters of the bodywork of it now has a new out a door panel and a new fender one more parts to replace the tougher it becomes to get everything to fit together smoothly. father to those fires. with a roadster it's vital that the roof connects exactly with the window frame without any gaps so that i wouldn't pass it up and getting at a 300 s.l. restored can easily cost several 100000 euros and it could but it's an investment that usually pays off seeing that well restored models are worth

a 1000000 or more but to cases where the majority of the original parts have been retained the value is well beyond that. it just so we can replace any part where missing in the past we've had jobs where the body was completely burnt out and no longer usable. and if it was my i don't know if in those cases you have to construct a new body but then you're obliged to tell a potential buyer that the car has largely been rebuilt. before this. all the work is done by hand often using hard to find materials. the upholstery work alone can be extremely complicated. is wife 200 hours or more. but

after all that work is done the car will look like the original version again. the 300 s.l. gold wing was built from 1954 to 57 in this indulging in new stock art then between 57 and 63 the roadster was produced in both models the steering wheel could tilt to make getting in and out of the cockpit easier. many of the 3. 100 s cells from this era have been restored to pristine condition and hardly any have been left to rust away. but sometimes just sometimes part of the class is alerted to such a fine. hold up and was told to want to be standing around in a scrap yard in the us for the last 45 years i got in touch immediately booked my

plane ticket and went over there and it was a pretty bizarre place. the so-called scrap yard was in fact run by artists who built sculptures and recreational vehicles from old car parts. is the shastri of a 300 s.l. i'm behind it all the artists who have no appreciation of what they actually have their. tools closely and bought the chassis for $450.00. i look i mean you can see parts of the body that are still attached this is the bald head they cut away the rest and threw it away because they wanted to turn it into a hall. but those plans were soon forgotten when klein still paid more than $300000.00 to the bewildered seller and took the chassis how. they can use the money to buy a house or fulfill a lifelong dream so everybody's happy. in addition to restoring

$300.00 s. ounds comes close will also buys sells them and provides a garage for his clientele when billionaires come to munich he takes their car out of this hall and brings it to the airport ready to drive and in mint condition. in the 1950 s. it didn't take long for the rich and famous to discover the 300 s. out. there of lots of movie stars for example the 300 s. i was considered one of the top cars of its time which is why so many celebrities wanted to have one severe loran had her own gullwing edition and there are lots of nice photos of her with it. then we have an asia at bergen rome

while she was shooting not dog. this is you'll bryna i'm problem for carson who had one of the cars despite not having a driver's license filled us in over my head. and then there was for field rubio's a diplomat i'm one of europe's best known playboys of the 50s he was married several times including to the woman worth an heiress barbara harden. but she also enjoyed the company of the likes of shock aboard and marilyn monroe. down south who some compared to james bond also loved fast cars and was the owner of this 300 s.l. . a 6 cylinder 215 horsepower engine make the 300 s.l. extremely fast and thirsty as fuel consumption was more than 20 leaders from 100 kilometers. not an environmental concerns were given much thought back

then but it did not feel injection which at the time was quite a sensation. there more toward the fuel is bad for the transfer into the injection. from there it is distributed evenly and injected directly into the individual cylinder. and then. eager to drive with it every $300.00 s.l. engine is subjected to hours of testing its torque and output are measured across a range of engines emit. even by today's standards it's an ingeniously designed and robust unit says every mile in the engine workshop. although 70 years do take a toll overhauling one of the sentence can mean up to 160 hours of work. one of the more time consuming tasks involves boring and honing all 6 cylinders of

the 3 liter engine. for many parts spares are no longer available. these components have to be manufactured according to the original designs. the team's ambition is to deliver a car that will run for another 70 years. and these engines produce such a lovely sound i've always been fascinated by the car although sadly i don't have one myself and i had always heard. this for saving his workshop also restores vintage cars in meticulous detail for museums and wealthy private clients they're joined by a modern classic which looks like a reinvention of the old 300 s.l. . the mercedes and seles the m g s go in-doors this edition boasts almost $600.00 horsepower.

and awesome automobile but in terms of charisma miles behind its predecessor from the 1950 s. . former racing driver hans harriman followed the development of the 300 s.l. 1st hand from behind the wheel lock you probably don't recall if you're going to be at least fascinated by the classic car in all its restored glory and he just loved to take it back out on the road again even in his ninety's for him it's a unique creation you know or it will be open if you share it in the rim of 70 years ago mercedes dominated motor sports worldwide with the racing versions of the $300.00 s.l. and hans hammond was lucky enough to be a part of it all become more efficient. you put it all began with a call from mercedes racing manager alfred nor about inviting him on to take

a test drive to go while the other guy. all of us involved were established stars was a 19 year old rookie. shocked i wonder what annoyed our said they would be going to the new book ring with 3 other drivers as well as from the quickest of the 4 would get a place on the team. i was speechless. he then shouted down the phone in this characteristic manner so are you in or not of course i said and one week later we were at the newer bordering i was the quickest driver and was then recruited to the team uses and you were dropped. for hans how man it would be the beginning of a new team or rise in the motor sports world. and he clearly still has what it takes behind the wheel.

instead of the new a boy thing or the mom here he's maneuvering the $300.00 s.l. around winding country roads outside the start which is plenty of fun even at moderate speeds. that might be called how the car turned heads back in the 1950 s. . from i'll be at home to know if you're sick people gave you funny looks at traffic lights i think perhaps they were envious. of yours or if you thought italy they chopped a bad lot machi. what a beautiful car they were just delighted. at the mercedes museum and stood guard the 300 s. ounds are still very much stars of the show.

and there also why thomas pollack visits the museum. he co-wrote a book about the man who dreamt up the now legendary gullwing to carve it all full and how to engineer and designer at mercedes it was woman how to incorporate in the special skeleton and the t.v. the frame from an aircraft construction into the 300 s. our. call of course especially struck by one exhibit here brooklyn how to play one of 2 cars created by the visionary designer in 155. both are now owned by mercedes. the and how to pay is insured for a princely $30000000.00 euros. is.

this what makes this automobile special is that to lay people it looks like a goal when. but its heart is an unadulterated racing engine and it was taken from a formula one car from 1954 modified to result in a road going version with a slightly larger displacement and reduced engine speed it looks like a production car but it's really a thoroughbred racing car. in college was the mild mannered head of mercedes car testing department but i don't the track he took on aces like hans hammond and to used both all in how to pace for company and family business. team and constantly since restoration workshop tough to take a car to out of the store there's always movement in this market. so that's a 1st to do it right here is the 300 s.l. has been in huge demand in class on those fires and sellers all over the world and

is in constant contact with many of them with the possible to have a look at the car he has photos and precise facts on practically every surviving model of the sports coupe a. mistake in the old production data from mercedes and continually updated it over the decades after all he has personally overhauled hundreds of the cars. nothing much happens in the gulf wing officiant out of scene that counts closely doesn't get wind of. this so no this is a delivery document that you get from a sadie's for every vehicle it includes the vehicle identification number plus the original collar the equipment line and the optional extras which of course comes in handy. for its ambush here it says delivery destination

madagascar we restored that 110 years ago. these days you see a lot of swindlers trying their luck on the vintage market they claim to have found a car in europe who are indonesia with an extremely cheap price but they offer $10000.00 euros in advance to reserve it. it's almost and sadly people keep falling for it. it was free. but give me a call and when i look i can see that the car is not in europe why but in my gary joran a customers. now and then customers popped by with less dramatic problems if i could you break lights or lose contact for a little nick at the costly paint job i'm going to be. funny thinking stein is a cosmetic surgeon who lives close by he loves his 300 s.l.

and naturally he expects it to be in flawless condition. this missile this endeavor this is pride. just don't think that and he doesn't just use the car for vintage rallies. but i drive a to work as well is all these cars were built to be driven they shouldn't be in exhibitions waiting to be polished you know it's. time for the good news i love the thrill that these cars exude. and barely a day goes by when i don't enjoy it. no more the one of the mechanics minor problems like those with front finkelstein's car are a welcome change from regular restoration work. but fun think in style and bought his roadster 10 years ago for a quarter of a 1000000 euro as its market value has since increased 5 fold prices for 300 s l's have skyrocketed in recent years mirroring the inflation in the fine art world. i

mean it just. has to be said that even the people who see it more as an investment enjoy driving cars like this and do drive the. there are many people who just park it somewhere and wait for its market price to increase. i never bought it as an investment although it has given me a better dividend than any shares i've ever bought. what i wanted was to have foreign students and also have the. chance for a professional restorer hans klein song but trill never wanes. the elite he still revels in the privilege of coasting along the country roads at the wheel of his $300.00 s.l. this is a father special law be the originally belong to

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