Over the last decade or so, AMG restored and modified eight 300SL Gullwings. Most went to the Sultan of Brunei. One just sold at auction for $785,000.
So what's new?
- a 380 horsepower, 6 liter M119 V8.
- four speed auto transmission.
- four wheel independent and adjustable suspension.
- front brakes from C36, rear brakes from E class.
- power steering.
- AMG wheels with low profile tires.
- Recaro seats with 3-point seatbelts.
- iPod connectivity.
I prefer unmolested, Concours level restorations. But I can't fault someone who wants a little more power and better brakes and suspension components. But those rims and low profile tires ruined it for me. I say: sacrilege.
Over the last decade or so, AMG restored and modified eight 300SL Gullwings. Most went to the Sultan of Brunei. One just sold at auction for $785,000.
So what's new?
I prefer unmolested, Concours level restorations. But I can't fault someone who wants a little more power and better brakes and suspension components. But those rims and low profile tires ruined it for me. I say: sacrilege.
The lovely and delicate original interior is the greatest loss.
ReplyDeleteI'm all for restomods, but you have to draw the line at ultra-rare handbuilt exotics.
I like it, but I'd find a more appropriate wheel/tire combo, if there is such a thing. I like that it's not overdone with 600hp and carbon fiber and junk. The mods being done by AMG seals the deal for me. But what a pricetag!
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