With all the events taking place in Monterey, California every August, the Russo and Steele event is a must go. It is much smaller than the Scottsdale auction but it is certaintly Monterey styled for the VIPs. Nonetheless, there were over 150 cars running over the auction block for a combined total of over $10 million in sales.
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There is a story today that says that Mercedes-Benz may bring back the “Gullwing.”
After all those overpriced McLaren things, and AMG hot rods that really are no more original than a ’64 GTO, the return of the company to its real roots - quality and performance - with style, would be welcome.
Only the 540K compares in Mercedes-Benz legend to the 300 SL “Gullwing.” Built from 1954 through 1957, it was a direct derivative of the SLR racing car.
It is somewhat difficult to describe the (...) > Full story