how close to this occasion come to sailing. in 45 minutes on t w. the idea is on its way to bring you more conservation law how do we make c. the screeners how can we protect habitats we can make a difference to the ideas fundamental series of global. d.w. and all mine. in its time this sports car was nothing short of a sensation with

a top speed double that of almost everything else on the road to play its construction while to motor sports fans politics design and problems 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 of. today the cars a highly coveted rarity each marvelous worth of fortune players. play. the village of calling in southern germany as a kind of pilgrimage site for those fascinated by the mercedes 300 s.l. .

khan's clients all runs a specialized 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 sounds than anyone else. when the car 1st hit the market in 1954 there was simply nothing like it. then the car was from a different planet in $954.00 a v.w. bug could only just hit the 100 kilometers per hour and opel maybe $110.00 a porsche $160.00 and this car did 25050. tackler door design earns a 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.l. mode stories the convertible version. is the make up of a i'm always been fascinated by the contouring on the design i still remember the 1st time i saw one something happened to me that defined my later life. i spent as an investor. 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 a 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 under it 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. i think. craters 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 them then you put one leg in and then the other. for men it's kind of doable for women it can be difficult for all that's off to. 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 specialists a closed workshop do everything they can to preserve the unique aura of the stunning sports cars. so how did it all begin.

the story behind their city's 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 synched up card. q i was. 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 arabs. and they quickly build up a legendary reputation as archive director yoke and that explains. from their reputation was founded in the early fifty's especially in 1952 by the prototypes. they clocked up a series of big when i was at le monde's for example and the corrupt had amerikana in mexico. and of course there was plenty of media coverage would almost replied in

the media be reached a. bit there got a 3rd career a pan americana the road race that takes place all across mexico in x. stages over 5 days murphy's 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 even up to continental tires are subjected to extremely demanding tests. in the rain 100 f.l. compete with incredible persuasion here cooling races around the bend. in 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 americano 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 told us to do with your savings dry up its 1st plans for the 300 s. sound including a construction drawing on a $1.00 to $1.00 scale. the original blueprint for the design of the body to boost the detainee was developed above all for the u.s. market it will. pollute. a new york based car imported named max hoffman had urged mercedes to prepare the car for volume production in return pumps none promised to purchase at least 1000 units for the american market. goes into it so when the new york goes go read more or less convince the management to use the presentation at the motor show. a 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 in their stay springs held the card together on the inside just as anywhere else in car. it was the super light frame that gave the cards designation and so. you did 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 its gullet in 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 gear is enough 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 it now has a new out a door panel and a new fender. the more parts you replace the tougher it becomes to get everything to fit together smoothly. featherstone and those others among. them all with a roadster it's vital that the roof connects exactly with the window frame without any gaps so this i was on pulse. and getting at $300.00 s.l.

the storage can easily cost several 100000 euros 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 is time we can replace any part we're missing in the past we've had jobs where the body was completely burnt out and no longer usable it through and if it's been done 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 and before this. the work is done by hand often using hard to find materials. the upholstery work alone can be extremely complicated.

that's why 200 hours or more. 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 the single thing in cart 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. is alerted to such

a find. becomes a. hold up and was told that 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 to get. the so-called scrap yard was in fact run by artists who built sculptures and recreational vehicles from old car parts. is the shasta of a 300 s.l. i'm behind it all the artists who have no appreciation of what they actually have their. tools clumsily bought the chelsea for $450.00. 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 sellers and took the chassis home. 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. uls comes close will also buys and 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. our. lots of movie stars for example the $300.00 s. i was considered one of the top cars of its time which is why so many celebrities wanted to have one severe lloren 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 a dog shave from the. this is you'll bryna problem for carson who had one of the cars despite not having a driver's license and the women. and then there was 4 feeling old movie holds up a diplomat and one of europe's best known playboys of the fifty's he was married several times including to the woman worth heiress barbara hutton. but he also enjoyed the company of the likes of shag aboard and marilyn monroe. who some compared to james bond also loved fast cars and was the owner of this $300.00 s.l. . a 6 cylinder 250 horsepower engine made in

300 s.l. extremely fast and thirsty its 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. and more toward the fuel if you read through the transfer into the injection. from there it is distributed evenly and injected directly into the individual cylinder. and then in the case of . either one that every $300.00 s.l. engine is subjected to hours of testing its torque and output are measured across a range of engines commit. 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 these engines can mean up to 160 hours of work. one of the more time consuming tasks involves boring intoning 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. team's ambition is to deliver a car that will run for another 70 years. 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 sadie's 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. just go indoors this edition boasts almost 600 horsepower. and awesome automobile but in terms of charisma miles behind its predecessor from the 1950 s. . former racing driver hans haven't followed the development of the 300 s.l. 1st hand from behind the wheel lock on wheels you go through the door if you're going to be he's 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 it will be open if you share including the 70 years ago mercedes dominated motor sports world wide with the racing versions of the $300.00

s.l. and punch him and was lucky enough to be a part of it all in color if. you put it all began with a call from mercedes racing manager office nor about inviting him on to take a test drive to be here while the other drivers involved were established stars have none was a 19 year old rookie. nor bauer said they would be going to the nürburgring with 3 other drivers as well for the quickest of the 4 would get a place on the team. i was speechless. he then shouted down the phone in this characteristic matter so are you in or not of course i said. and one week later we were at the newer board ring i was the quickest driver and was then recruited to the team uses and you were drove. for hans ham on it would be the beginning of a meteoric rise in the motor sports world. and

he clearly still has what it takes behind the wheel. instead of the new aboard the plane or the mom here he's maneuvering the $300.00 s.l. around winding country roads outside charge just plenty of fun even at moderate speeds . come on make calls up the car turn ted's back in the 1950 s. . from home to loiter because people gave you funny looks at traffic lights perhaps they were envious of the bridge or if you thought in italy they chop ok bad luck you know. what a beautiful car they were just delighted. at the mercedes museum and start to

guard the $300.00 s. owls are still very much stars of the show. and they're also why thomas pollack visits the museum. she co-wrote a book about the man who dreamt up the now legendary gullwing car little school and how to engineer and designer at mercedes it was flynn how to incorporated the special skeleton and the t.v. frame from aircraft construction into the 300 s.l. . polak was especially struck by one exhibit here brooklyn how to play one of 2 cars created by the visionary designer in the engine 55. both are now owned by

a mercedes. england how to pay is insured for a princely $30000000.00 euros. hot so it 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. 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 out on the track he took on aces like hans hamilton and he used both well and how to pace for company and family business. team a consequence restoration workshop have to take

a car to out of the showroom there's always moved into this market. so let's say it was right here is the 300 s.l. has been in huge demand to close all those volunteers and sellers all over the world and is in constant contact with many of them for the father to have a look at the car he has photos and precise facts on practically every surviving model of the sports coupe a. he's taken the old production data from mercedes and continually updated it over the decades afterall he has personally overhauled hundreds of the cars. nothing much happens in the goal when officiant out of scene that counts closely doesn't get wind of. this so now this is a delivery document that you get from a sadie's for every vehicle it includes the vehicle identification number plus the

original color the equipment line and the optional extras which of course comes in handy. for its and here it says delivery destination madagascar we restored that 110 years ago 3 of 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 jurors in advance to reserve it. this group is almost gone and sadly people keep falling for it was. just before. but some 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 customer's. now non-customers part by with less dramatic problems it might be a brake lights or at least contact for a little nick at the costly paint job i'm going to be. here akim car from thinkin

stein is a cosmetic surgeon who lives close by he loves his 300 s.l. and naturally he expects it to be an flawless condition. just listen to him deliver this is pride stuff just don't get it and he doesn't just use the car for vintage rallies. but i drive a to work as well. these cars were built to be driven they shouldn't be an exhibition is waiting to be polished if you know it's. 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. 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.

cells have skyrocketed in recent years mirroring the inflation in the fine art world. i mean it. has to be said that even the people who see it more as an investment enjoyed driving cars like this and do drive that. there aren't 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 fun it's easy it's also hard. for a professional restart funds plus a loan but thrill never one ends. the elite. he still

revels in the privilege of coasting along country roads at the wheel of his $300.00 s.l. kids is a father special. to the rich really belong to a certain movie it also the iconic playboy who drove an iconic car in an iconic era.

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