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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing replica with LS1-V8!

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing replica with LS1-V8!

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is undoubtedly an icon. And since the legendary Gullwing is priceless as an original, we are glad that it is Replica vehicles are. With a replica it is usually possible to have a piece of automotive history in your own garage at a fraction of the cost of the original. And in the case of the 300 SL, one can claim to own a vehicle that is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful designs with four wheels and an engine under the hood. And this Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing replica was just auctioned on Bring a Trailer and cost the new owner an impressive $ 285.000 (the equivalent of around 252.700 euros). Even such a replica is not really cheap. But it is identically beautiful and in this case even significantly stronger than the original.

300 SL Gullwing replica

We are not sure whether the vehicle can score with the ultimate SEMA Show quality, but the overall package looks very well made and properly processed. And since the conversion was made in America, there are of course a few typical American properties under the sheet metal. According to the seller (Eurotech Motorsports, Mahwah, NJ) the vehicle is said to have followed the style of the 2014 SL Gullwing since 300.

According to the advertisement, the replica was made by the team from House of Hotrods from Mansfield, Texas, the fancy fiberglass body (fiberglass reinforced plastic) one silver paint donated and they on one Tubular frame chassis screwed. And now we come to the "American details". Because there is actually something going on under the hood Chevrolet V8 from a Corvette. Specifically, it is a 5,7 liter LS1 small block in combination with one T56 six-speed manual transmission.

Exhaust: Magnaflow silencer

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing replica with LS1-V8!

The engine with modern Fuel injection got a newly flashed one ECU (Chip tuning software) and also enjoys one Aluminum cooler with electric fan, one Custom air intake system and one 2,5 inch (6,35 cm) Sports exhaust system with Magnaflow silencersthat sit invisibly behind the rear apron on both sides. And the engine is not the only component on the GM shelf. Because also a C4 Corvette undercarriage with adjustable AFCO struts is hidden under the beautiful cover. Other highlights are the fully functional ones Sliding doors, they are chrome-plated 17 inch rims built in and a Flaming River steering gear. The potent classic is also slowed down by a Wilwood sports braking system. And in the cabin? The new owner is delighted with a crimson red one Facilities.

the cabin is also based on the original

Inside can be seen bespoke Bucket seats with a fiberglass back shell and the bright red is set off by means of dark Carpets. And modern conveniences are also abundant. This includes a Remote Control to open / close the doors, the trunk and even the hood and there was one Old Air Products HVAC system as well as hidden sound elements in combination with a RetroSound sound system. Loudspeakers are built into the side walls, for example. Incidentally, the replica has only run 700 miles (1.127 km) since it was completed and is practically in the condition of a new car. We can only say: Congratulations to the new owner. If we get more information about the vehicle, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply do ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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