London, February 21, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––Watch classic car craftsmen at work: You have the opportunity at this year’s Retro Classics at Mercedes-Benz Classic. Experts from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center will be demonstrating their upholstery skills and working on mechanical components such as transmissions, front axles and steering systems live on the stand in Hall 1. The company will also be exhibiting two 300 SL models from its current sales range at the trade fair in Stuttgart (27 February to 2 March 2025): a “Gullwing” (W 198) from 1955, which is currently undergoing factory restoration at the Classic Center, and a 300 SL dating back to 1988 from the R 107 model series. As a harbinger of the new “Youngtimer” special exhibition, the Mercedes-Benz Museum will bring a CL 600 (C 215 model series) to the trade fair. Want to drive a 300 SL from the W 198 model series yourself? Two driving simulators at the Mercedes-Benz Classic stand give you the chance.
Old craftsmanship in a modern way
It takes in-depth knowledge of authentic materials and their historically appropriate processing to preserve classic vehicles for the future. The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center passes on this specific knowledge from generation to generation through its daily work, which is very important for factory restorations. The Classic Center is dedicated to this mission with expertise and experience, as demonstrated by a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 198) from 1955, which is currently being restored. The bodyshell of this iconic vehicle will be on display at the exhibition stand. The aim of a restoration is always to preserve as much of the original substance as possible. The choice of paintwork in silver grey metallic (DB180) and the interior in “Gabardine blue chequered” (L1) will also follow the interior design chosen exactly 70 years ago. Mercedes-Benz Classic is offering this “Gullwing” for sale.
The vehicles for sale also include another, much younger, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, a namesake of the famous “Gullwing”. This belongs to the R 107 model series, which was produced from 1971 to 1989. The Roadster, built in 1988, is a one-owner car, in excellent condition with just 26,500 kilometres on the clock. Another impressive feature is its classic colour combination: grey-blue (DB199) paintwork and black leather interior. Two rare features are the trip computer and rear bench seat.
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