Simviation Forum - Mercedes 300 SL (Racing Car)

Apr 21^st, 2008 at 6:14am

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Wowzers... Shocked

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On my way back from Mr. Sainsbury's Superstore today on my Motor-Bike, in the pouring rain, I spotted a black Mercedes 300 SL (open top) Le Mans Racing Car, complete with its competition number on the bonnet, pulling out of our local housing estate.... Shocked

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Now you don't see too many of those cruising around your Housing Estate...(in the pouring rain)... Roll Eyes

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I tried to find a link to a Photo' of the actual model...but failed... Cry

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Brought back fond memories of my open, 1-1/2 Seater, 1931 Brooklands Riley 9 Racing car...(in the pouring rain!)..

Paul...(Motor-Bikes now...and still getting wet!).... Grin

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Reply #1 - Apr 21^st, 2008 at 6:25am

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Did you mean the 300 SL Roadster? Stirling Moss won the 1955 Mille Miglia in one like this.

PS. Oops sorry. It was the 300 SLR.

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Reply #2 - Apr 21^st, 2008 at 6:26am

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Are we talking Pierre Levegh type 300SLR here? 1955 le mans?

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Reply #3 - Apr 21^st, 2008 at 6:34am

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Hagar wrote on Apr 21^st, 2008 at 6:25am:

Did you mean the 300 SL Roadster? Stirling Moss won the 1955 Mille Miglia one like this.

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That looks like the Model Doug, (the grille in the first Photo), but in black, complete with its competition number painted on a white roundel on the bonnet.... Wink

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...amazing sight...a blast from the past..!!

Paul...

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...I nearly crashed my Bike into the car in front, trying to take a peek at it... Embarrassed

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Reply #4 - Apr 21^st, 2008 at 7:57am

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when ever I hear 300sl I'm instantly thinking this

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Reply #5 - Apr 21^st, 2008 at 8:07am

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Craig. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2008 at 7:57am:

when ever I hear 300sl I'm instantly thinking this
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The car that Top Gear think is the best looking car in the world........And the biggest dog of a ride of any car ever produced Grin

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Reply #6 - Apr 21^st, 2008 at 8:08am

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LOL well top gear arn't always right.
E type Jag anyone?

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Reply #7 - Apr 21^st, 2008 at 8:11am

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Craig. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2008 at 8:08am:

LOL well top gear arn't always right.
E type Jag anyone?

Yes the beautiful looking kangaroo Grin

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Reply #8 - Apr 21^st, 2008 at 11:04am

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expat wrote on Apr 21^st, 2008 at 8:11am:

Craig. wrote on Apr 21^st, 2008 at 8:08am:

LOL well top gear arn't always right.
E type Jag anyone?

Yes the beautiful looking kangaroo Grin

Matt

..For me, the alternative to the "E-Type"...

...the beautiful, sleek, "D-Type"...>>>>

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...trouble was, the E and D Types had a Monocoque construction, (no chassis), and turned into irreparable rot-boxes over a time... Cry

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Paul.... Cool

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