HighestOfHigh
Cornering Kingpin
- Even Better than the Real Thing: Retro Gullwing still built in Germany, but with V8 power
So why is the SLS taking the same design direction? Kinda odd if that one is still being bulit.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Replica
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- Even Better than the Real Thing: Retro Gullwing still built in Germany, but with V8 power
So why is the SLS taking the same design direction? Kinda odd if that one is still being bulit.
Wunderkind
Chicane Challenger
I'm slightly puzzled by this "brand new" original gullwing. While it is an excellent idea.
Is the car sanctioned by Daimler AG (Mercedes Benz)? I can't see how they might let some private firm from nowhere to take their most prized model and start remaking them.
Also, I wonder how would the car be sold as it would most definitely fail most safety and design legislations and rules in force around the world today. Can anyone shed any light on this? Perhaps someone knowledgeable of the 'new' Ford GT40s or AC Cobras still being produced today.
coolraoul
Torque Titan
Interesting points... (I asked the very same questions about the Panamericana).
Concerning crashes, cars sold in very small numbers have no mandotory crashes to pass if I'm not mistaken. Could be wrong though.
Concerning MB's approval... If the car is allowed to bear the star, it means MB approves it. If not, they don't. Simple as that.
Rememeber back in the 80's, only AMG among all the tuners had the right to keep the star (before they were swallowed by Daimler).
The AC Cobra is made by the same company BTW (Gullwing GmbH), which also furnished the basis for the Panamericana.
Concerning crashes, cars sold in very small numbers have no mandotory crashes to pass if I'm not mistaken. Could be wrong though.
Concerning MB's approval... If the car is allowed to bear the star, it means MB approves it. If not, they don't. Simple as that.
Rememeber back in the 80's, only AMG among all the tuners had the right to keep the star (before they were swallowed by Daimler).
The AC Cobra is made by the same company BTW (Gullwing GmbH), which also furnished the basis for the Panamericana.
Alwing
Tarmac Traveler
Wow what a gorgeous replica! 
Usually I'm not such a fan of replicas but this one looks fantastic.
A legendary classic with modern technologies. No bad starts anymore, very reliable for everyday use with modern days comfort with the flair of the original.
And that the car can be serviced by a Mercedes dealer is a plus.
The only 'flaws' I could find in the replica is that the car sits a bit too high on its wheels and that the windshield wipers are facing the other side and is lacking a blue/silver Mercedes badge at the front of the hood compared to the original.
With a limited 30 units a year worldwide, the car still remains very rare as it should be.
As coolraoul pointed out, having the Mercedes badge pretty much indicates that it has been approved by Mercedes. Aside of that, their replicas are equipped with the most recent 3.5L V6 or 5.5l V8 engine with manual or 7G transmission and electronics by Mercedes, which pretty much confirms Mercedes' approval and it being the supplier.
Further more I assume that this replica wouldn't be approved having the Mercedes badge if it was a bad quality replica.
If I had the money my choice would be a 3.5 V6 manual in gullwing and in roadster form.
Here's their website: Gullwing-Cars Homepage - Welcome to Gullwing
Usually I'm not such a fan of replicas but this one looks fantastic.
A legendary classic with modern technologies. No bad starts anymore, very reliable for everyday use with modern days comfort with the flair of the original.
And that the car can be serviced by a Mercedes dealer is a plus.
The only 'flaws' I could find in the replica is that the car sits a bit too high on its wheels and that the windshield wipers are facing the other side and is lacking a blue/silver Mercedes badge at the front of the hood compared to the original.
With a limited 30 units a year worldwide, the car still remains very rare as it should be.
As coolraoul pointed out, having the Mercedes badge pretty much indicates that it has been approved by Mercedes. Aside of that, their replicas are equipped with the most recent 3.5L V6 or 5.5l V8 engine with manual or 7G transmission and electronics by Mercedes, which pretty much confirms Mercedes' approval and it being the supplier.
Further more I assume that this replica wouldn't be approved having the Mercedes badge if it was a bad quality replica.
If I had the money my choice would be a 3.5 V6 manual in gullwing and in roadster form.
Here's their website: Gullwing-Cars Homepage - Welcome to Gullwing
Wunderkind
Chicane Challenger
I hope this replica will be faithful in every respect. It certainly looks amazing upon first glance.
I hope they will improve on the known flaws of the interior of the original Gullwing. Ingress/Egress, space, legroom, ventilation, etc.
I hope this will be built in Right Hand Drive. It shouldn't be difficult given the Mercedes mechanicals used are engineered and made for both RHD and LHD.
This is indeed excellent news!
I hope they will improve on the known flaws of the interior of the original Gullwing. Ingress/Egress, space, legroom, ventilation, etc.
I hope this will be built in Right Hand Drive. It shouldn't be difficult given the Mercedes mechanicals used are engineered and made for both RHD and LHD.
This is indeed excellent news!
HighestOfHigh
Cornering Kingpin
HighestOfHigh
Cornering Kingpin
The really did do a nice job on this car!
cawimmer430
Piston Pioneer
Even at first glance I could immediately tell there was something wrong with it. That front looks completely different from a standard 300SL Gullwing. Plus those sound woofers in the door compartment gave it away as a replica.
coolraoul
Torque Titan
Yeah, in fact the whole car looks shorter but bit higher (not only because it sits high), so you can tell it's a replica. It is not as gracile as the original, bit more massive.
But a very very nice replica, with a special mention for the awesome interior.
I love that thing!! Stunning!
But a very very nice replica, with a special mention for the awesome interior.
I love that thing!! Stunning!
MikeJ
M-Power Meister
In the EU, there are two types of type approval. There's the "proper" EU-wide approval, which means that you can sell as many cars as you like in any of the member countries. Then there's the small-series approval (or single vehicle approval), which is given by an individual country and allows the registration of a single vehicle or a small batch of cars. The regulations for this type of approval are slightly relaxed in most countries. This is how many of the small-volume manufacturers get their cars on the road and it also enables grey or personal import of cars from the USA or Japan.
Some replica manufacturers base their cars on the platform of an existing car, I remember there being someone in Germany making Gullwings by replacing the body on W124s or W126s... in that case the car would have the identity of the donor car.
Confinable
Autobahn Newbie
- Even Better than the Real Thing: Retro Gullwing still built in Germany, but with V8 power
So why is the SLS taking the same design direction? Kinda odd if that one is still being bulit.
This is what happens when benz get their hands on one...
http://www.mercedesheritage.com/2012/mercedes-benz-crushes-unlawlful-gullwing-replica/
I reckon with a bit of patience, I could glue it back together...
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