Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing 'Sportabteilung' - 1955

W 198

 

3,0 Liter

6 Cylinder

 

Semi-Private Entry.

In 1955, Mercedes-Benz stopped their competition program before this special 300 SL (Steel body, aluminium bonnet and doors, revised injection, lowered suspension, etc) actually raced. Stirling Moss entered it for the 1956 Tour de France with Frenchman Georges Houel as co-driver : he finished second.

 

Les Voitures du Tour de France Automobile (1951-1964)

 

Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille

Château de Chantilly

Chantilly

France - Frankrijk

September 2016

Done