With a storied past, is it still worth the experience? Visceral and elegant, this rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing checks all the boxes, even if the leatherwork was done by a serial killer: it's fast, comfortable, good-looking, raw, and very different. Nicole meets up with Robert Webster at his Arizona shop to experience a brisk drive and the nuances of his classic Gullwing, with its hot-rodded 276 horsepower inline 6-cylinder motor, raspy exhaust note, and boldly designed cockpit, uncovering its bizarre history after encountering several unexpected treasures, including a priceless 1957 Maserati 250S raced by Carroll Shelby.

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MORE ABOUT ROBERT WEBSTER: A hot-rodder at heart, Robert is the owner of 198 Werks, which specializes in the 300SL platform. Robert graduated from Wyotech and performs engine work in-house. He frequently participates in long-distance rallies, including the Copperstate 1000, offering rally prep for several of its participants and expert mechanical assistance along the route.
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Created and Produced by Michael Badami and Nicole Johnson
Directed by Michael Badami
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