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Torrey Pines - Production over 1500 cc			Sixth Running Torrey Pines Road Races			23.10.1955
22		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Lance Reventlow			Closed bodywork
		Lance Reventlow			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bruce Kessler (USA)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: dark
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Robert Engberg (TAM'S) Tam's Old Race Car Site


Torrey Pines - Production over 1500 cc			7th Torrey Pines Road Races			15.1.1956
12		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Rudy Cleye (USA)			Closed bodywork
		Rudy Cleye (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Rudy Cleye (USA)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: white
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Robert Engberg (TAM'S) Tam's Old Race Car Site


Torrey Pines - Production over 1500 cc			7th Torrey Pines Road Races			15.1.1956
16		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DP
		Lance Reventlow (USA)			Closed bodywork
		Lance Reventlow (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bruce Kessler (USA)		Result: disqualified (Took off helmet just after the finish) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: dark
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Robert Engberg (TAM'S) Tam's Old Race Car Site


Sebring 12 Hours			Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance powered by Amoco Sebring			24.3.1956
22		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #0404500143 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				S3.0
		Chester Flynn (YV)			Closed bodywork
		Chester Flynn (YV)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Chester Flynn (YV)/George Reed (USA) listed, never drove: Duane Carter (USA)		Result: did not finish (Camshaft) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010		Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian


Pebble Beach - Production over 1500 cc			7th Annual Pebble Beach National Championship Sports Car Road Races			22.4.1956
136		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2992 cc N/A				DP
		Anthony Settember (USA)			Closed bodywork
		Anthony Settember (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Tony Settember (USA)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Bob Norton Tam's Old Race Car Site


Mille Miglia			Mille Miglia			29.4.1956
347		Mercedes-Benz 190 SL - Mercedes-Benz N/A				T/GT2.0
					Closed soft-top bodywork
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Michel Bianco (F)/Jean-Loup Pellecuer (F)		Result: 121^st Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/05/2017		Photo by courtesy of: Thomas Barratt


Eläintarhanajo - Production Sports Cars			Eläintarhanajo			10.5.1956
16		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #0178 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				serS+2.0
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Bengt Martenson (S)		Result: 3^rd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/09/2006		Photo by courtesy of: The Finnish GP history by Geitel, Juurikkala and Talvitie


National Zandvoort Easter [B]			Pinksterrace Zandvoort			21.5.1956
44		Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz
					Open bodywork
					Front-engined
				Result: started, result unknown Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: light
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/10/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)


National Zandvoort Easter			Pinksterrace Zandvoort			21.5.1956
67		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A
		(NL)			Closed bodywork
		(NL)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Hans Tak (NL)		Result: started, result unknown Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/10/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			2. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			27.5.1956
56		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A				GT/T+2.0
		Bengt O. Martenson			Closed bodywork
		Bengt O. Martenson			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bengt Martenson (S)/Wittigo Einsiedel (D) listed, never drove: Erik Engvall (S)		Result: 8^th 1^st in GT/T+2.0 Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/05/2017		Photo by courtesy of: Crister Kaiser


SCCA Regional Courtland - Modified over 1300 cc and Production over 1500 cc			Alabama Sports Car Races Courtland			1.7.1956
23		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				DP
		(USA)			Closed bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Dick Dungan (USA)		Result: did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/07/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Howard Wolery


SCCA Regional Courtland - Lions Cup - Feature Race			Alabama Sports Car Races Courtland			1.7.1956
23		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				DP
		(USA)			Closed bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Dick Dungan (USA)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/07/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Howard Wolery


SCCA Regional Courtland - Lions Cup - Feature Race			Alabama Sports Car Races Courtland			1.7.1956
25		Mercedes-Benz 190 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L4 OHC 1897 cc N/A				EP
		(USA)			Open bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: listed, never drove: Paul Deems (USA)		Result: practiced only (Not known if raced) Grid: T-car
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/07/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Howard Wolery


SCCA Regional Courtland - Modified over 1300 cc and Production over 1500 cc			Alabama Sports Car Races Courtland			1.7.1956
25		Mercedes-Benz 190 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L4 OHC 1897 cc N/A				EP
		(USA)			Open bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Paul Deems (USA)		Result: started, result unknown Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/07/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Howard Wolery


Rheinland-Pfalz Preis Nürburgring			Grosser Preis von Deutschland			5.8.1956
82		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				GT+2.0
		(S)			Closed bodywork
		(S)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Arne Lindberg (S)		Result: 19^th Grid: 104^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett


Rheinland-Pfalz Preis Nürburgring			Grosser Preis von Deutschland			5.8.1956
83		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				GT+2.0
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
				Result: started, result unknown Grid: 109^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett


Rheinland-Pfalz Preis Nürburgring			Grosser Preis von Deutschland			5.8.1956
84		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				GT+2.0
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
				Result: started, result unknown Grid: 108^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett


Rheinland-Pfalz Preis Nürburgring			Grosser Preis von Deutschland			5.8.1956
88		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				GT+2.0
		(S)			Closed bodywork
		(S)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bengt Martenson (S)		Result: 18^th Grid: 106^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett


Rheinland-Pfalz Preis Nürburgring			Grosser Preis von Deutschland			5.8.1956
93		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				GT+2.0
		Daimler-Benz ? (D)			Closed bodywork
		Daimler-Benz ? (D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Walter Schock (D)		Result: 11^th Grid: 101^st
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: dark blue
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett


Rheinland-Pfalz Preis Nürburgring			Grosser Preis von Deutschland			5.8.1956
96		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				GT+2.0
		(D)			Closed bodywork
		(D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Wolfgang Seidel (D)		Result: 10^th 1^st in GT+2.0 Grid: 103^rd
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett


Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Glen Trophy			9th Annual International Sports Car Grand Prix of Watkins Glen			15.9.1956
10		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DP
		George Tilp (USA)			Closed bodywork
		George Tilp (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/10/2024		Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas


Tour de France						23.9.1956
81		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz M198 L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Jacques Pollet (F)/Edouard Monnoyeur (F) listed, never drove: Dollin		Result: did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: 4...TTA 75			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: 4...TTA 75			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/07/2017		Photo by courtesy of: Philippe Heim


Harewood Acres			Indian Summer Trophy Race			29.9.1956
10		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A
		Autosport Ltd.			Closed bodywork
		Autosport Ltd.			Front-engined
		Driven by: William Klinck (USA)		Result: finished, position unknown Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/04/2004		Photo by courtesy of: Frank Smart


Sebring 12 Hours			12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for The Amoco Trophy			23.3.1957
18		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #0404500143 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				GT3.5
		C. Kreisler			Closed bodywork
		C. Kreisler			Front-engined
		Driven by: Fred Windridge (USA)/George Reed (USA)/Rundle Gilbert (USA) listed, never drove: Paul O'Shea (USA), Harry Grey (USA)		Result: 25^th 1^st in GT3.5 Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: brown (+white)
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010		Photo by courtesy of: Wide World Photos (F. Dobias) and Gene Bussian


Eläintarhanajo - Grand Touring Cars			Eläintarhanajo			12.5.1957
14		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				GT+2.0
		(FIN)			Closed bodywork
		(FIN)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Carl-Otto Bremer (FIN)		Result: 2^nd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/09/2006		Photo by courtesy of: The Finnish GP history by Geitel, Juurikkala and Talvitie


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
40		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				GT+1.6
		Wolfgang Seidel (D)			Closed bodywork
		Wolfgang Seidel (D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Wolfgang Seidel (D)/Peter Nöcker (D)		Result: 21^st Grid: 26^th (11:06.1000)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/12/2022		Photo by courtesy of: Louis Klemantaski


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
42		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A				GT+1.6
		Sten Bielke (S)			Closed bodywork
		Sten Bielke (S)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Sten Bielke (S)/Stig Eklund (S)		Result: did not finish Grid: 28^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/12/2022		Photo by courtesy of: Louis Klemantaski


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
43		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				GT+1.6
		Arne Lindberg (S)			Closed bodywork
		Arne Lindberg (S)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Arne Lindberg (S)/Erich Waxenberger (D)		Result: 22^nd Grid: 27^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/12/2022		Photo by courtesy of: Louis Klemantaski


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
44		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A				GT+1.6
		Bengt O. Martenson			Closed bodywork
		Bengt O. Martenson			Front-engined
		Driven by: Bengt Martenson (S)/Wittigo Einsiedel (D)		Result: 23^rd Grid: 25^th (11:05.8000)
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: F 34315			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: F 34315			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/12/2022		Photo by courtesy of: Louis Klemantaski


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			3. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring			26.5.1957
46		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A				GT+1.6
		Fritz Riess (D)			Closed bodywork
		Fritz Riess (D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Fritz Riess (D)/Walter Schock (D)		Result: 20^th 1^st in GT+1.6 Grid: 22^nd (10:58.3000)
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: ... CI 260			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown Registration: ... CI 260			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 27/03/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Mike Schultz


Preliminary Eagle Mountain - Classes: BM+CM+DM+EM+FM+GM			National Championship Sports Car Road Races Eagle Mountain			2.6.1957
30		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DM
		(USA)			Open bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)		Result: winner Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/12/2008		Photo by courtesy of: Pete Vanlaw Tam's Old Race Car Site


SCCA National Eagle Mountain - Classes: CM+DM+EM+FM+GM+BP			National Championship Sports Car Road Races Eagle Mountain			2.6.1957
30		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DM
		(USA)			Open bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)		Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Pete Vanlaw Tam's Old Race Car Site


SCCA National Virginia - Classes: BM+CM+DM+EM			Inaugural Grand Prix Sports Car Races			4.8.1957
30		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DM
		(USA)			Open bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)		Result: 6^th 1^st in DM Grid:
		Sponsors: -			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: -			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2003		Photo by courtesy of: Harlan Hadley VIR


Road America 500 Miles			Road America 500			8.9.1957
38		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DM
		George E. Tilp (USA)			Open bodywork
		George E. Tilp (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)/Dick Thompson (USA) listed, never drove: Phil Hill (USA)		Result: 4^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/10/2011		Photo by courtesy of: Dick Richter


Coppa Inter-Europa			Coppa Inter-Europa Monza			8.9.1957
76		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz N/A				GT+2.6
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
				Result: started, result unknown Grid: 4^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/09/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)


Watkins Glen Grand Prix			Watkins Glen Grand Prix, Celebrating 10 Years of Racing at Watkins Glen			21.9.1957
30		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				DM
		(USA)			Open bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)		Result: 3^rd 1^st in DM Grid: 9^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/07/2009		Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas


Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Glen Trophy			Watkins Glen Grand Prix, Celebrating 10 Years of Racing at Watkins Glen			21.9.1957
80		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				CP
		(USA)			Closed bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Harry Carter (USA)		Result: 4^th 1^st in CP Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006		Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas


Riverside - Production over 2000 cc			Sports Car Road Races Riverside			22.9.1957
137		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2998 cc N/A				DP
		Steen Carlson			Open bodywork
		Steen Carlson			Front-engined
		Driven by: John Columbero (USA)		Result: 3^rd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: gold (+white)
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Bob Norton Tam's Old Race Car Site


SCCA National Virginia - Classes: CP+FM			President's Cup Race			27.10.1957
72		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				CP
		(USA)			Closed bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Floyd Aaskov (USA)		Result: did not finish Grid: 7^th
		Sponsors: -			Colours: silver
		Sponsors: -			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2003		Photo by courtesy of: Harlan Hadley VIR


SCCA National Virginia - Classes: CP+FM			President's Cup Race			27.10.1957
80		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				CP
		(USA)			Closed bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Harry Carter (USA)		Result: 3^rd 1^st in CP Grid: 8^th
		Sponsors: -			Colours: black
		Sponsors: -			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 17/11/2003		Photo by courtesy of: Harlan Hadley VIR

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