The unsalvageable side panels of this Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing being rebuilt from the ground up. Our dedicated team of restorers is lovingly taking this elderly sportscar back to its former glory! Whilst preserving most of its original bodywork is our mission, some parts are just beyond repair and need to be recreated to exactly as original specification. Step by step, this rare green 300SL will be brought back to life again, so stay tuned for more on this exceptional build! #matthys_quality

🤍🩶 ✨ Here are three interesting facts about the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing: 1. The iconic doors came from necessity, not style. The distinctive gullwing doors were created because the 300 SL’s innovative tubular space-frame chassis sat so high on the sides that conventional doors were impossible. The solution became one of the most recognizable design features in automotive history. 2. It was the world’s fastest production car of its time. When introduced in 1954, the 300 SL reached a top s