Visceral and elegant, this rare 1955 MercedesBenz 300SL Gullwing checks all the boxes, even if the leatherwork has a storied past. It's fast, comfortable, goodlooking, 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 hotrodded 276 horsepower inline 6cylinder 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 hotrodder at heart, Robert is the owner of 198 Werks, which specializes in the 300SL platform. Robert graduated from Wyotech and performs engine work inhouse. He frequently participates in longdistance rallies, including the Copperstate 1000, offering rally prep for several of its participants and expert mechanical assistance along the route.
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