1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe

February 15, 2010 3:16 AM

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Phase one of the restoration is done and the Gullwing is finally on the road! Despite its reputation as being the F1 of its day, Jay was skeptical... until he found this 1955 model languishing in a trailer in the desert.

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