Photos of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

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Le Mans 24 HoursLes 24 Heures du Mans15.6.1952
2020 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #009/52 - Daimler Benz AGMercedes-Benz 300 SL #009/52 - Mercedes-Benz M194 L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Daimler Benz AG (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Theo Helfrich (D)/Helmut Niedermayr (D)
listed, never drove:
P. Kurrle (D)
Result: 2nd
Grid: 9th
Colours: silver (+red)
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 13/06/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Paul Hegner
Le Mans 24 HoursLes 24 Heures du Mans15.6.1952
2121 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #007/52 - Daimler Benz AGMercedes-Benz 300 SL #007/52 - Mercedes-Benz M194 L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Daimler Benz AG (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hermann Lang (D)/Fritz Riess (D)Result: winner
Grid: 10th
Colours: silver (+blue)
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 13/06/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Paul Hegner
Le Mans 24 HoursLes 24 Heures du Mans15.6.1952
2222 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #008/52 - Daimler Benz AGMercedes-Benz 300 SL #008/52 - Mercedes-Benz M194 L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Daimler Benz AG (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Kling (D)/Hans Klenk (D)
listed, never drove:
Willi Heeks (D)
Result: did not finish (Electrical)
Grid: 11th
Colours: silver (+green)
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 13/06/2011Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Paul Hegner
Carrera PanamericanaCarrera Panamericana23.11.1952
33 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #0005/52 - Daimler-Benz AktiengesellschaftMercedes-Benz 300 SL #0005/52 - Mercedes-Benz M194; no:M194/3 L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS
Daimler-Benz AktiengesellschaftClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hermann Lang (D)/Erwin Grupp (D)Result: 2nd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/02/2010Photo by courtesy of: Bill Beilharz
Carrera PanamericanaCarrera Panamericana23.11.1952
44 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #0008/52 - Daimler-Benz AktiengesellschaftMercedes-Benz 300 SL #0008/52 - Mercedes-Benz M194; no:M194/14 (TR:M194/10) L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS
Daimler-Benz AktiengesellschaftClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Kling (D)/Hans Klenk (D)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/02/2010Photo by courtesy of: Bill Beilharz
Carrera PanamericanaCarrera Panamericana23.11.1952
66 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Spyder #0009/52 - Daimler-Benz AktiengesellschaftMercedes-Benz 300 SL Spyder #0009/52 - Mercedes-Benz M194; no:M194/8 L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS
Daimler-Benz AktiengesellschaftOpen bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Fitch (USA)/Eugen Geiger (D)Result: did not finish (Disqualified: illegal repairs)
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 09/06/2013Photo by courtesy of: Bob Sirna
Sebring 12 HoursThe Florida International Twelve Hour Grand Prix of Endurance13.3.1955
31?31 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Rees T. Makins & Herman RutsonMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Rees T. Makins & Herman Rutson (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Harry Woodnorth (USA)/Rees Makins (USA)
listed, never drove:
Howard Hively (USA)
Result: 21st
Grid:
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/04/2012Photo by courtesy of: Howard Wolery
Sebring 12 HoursThe Florida International Twelve Hour Grand Prix of Endurance13.3.1955
3232 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #0404500143 - Chester J. FlynnMercedes-Benz 300 SL #0404500143 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Chester J. Flynn (YV)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chester Flynn (YV)/Ed Munoz (YV)
DNS:
Luis Gonzalez (USA)
Result: 35th
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/04/2012Photo by courtesy of: Howard Wolery
Sebring 12 HoursThe Florida International Twelve Hour Grand Prix of Endurance13.3.1955
3333 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Pancho P. CroquerMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Pancho P. Croquer (YV)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Julio Pola (YV)/Pancho Croquer (YV)
DNS:
E. Dobbins (USA)
Result: did not finish (Out of fuel)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/04/2012Photo by courtesy of: Howard Wolery
Eläintarhanajo - Production Sports CarsEläintarhanajo8.5.1955
88 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS+2.0
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Olle Persson (S)Result: 6th
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/09/2006Photo by courtesy of: The Finnish GP history by Geitel, Juurikkala and Talvitie
National ZandvoortNationale Sportwagen Races Zandvoort29.5.1955
7171 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A
(NL)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/10/2023Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
SCCA National Seattle Seafair - Production Cars Over 1500 ccThird Annual Seattle Seafair National Sports Car Races31.7.1955
1414 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Paul O'SheaMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/ADP
Paul O'Shea (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/07/2021Photo by courtesy of: David Reilly
SCCA National Seattle Seafair - Seafair TrophyThird Annual Seattle Seafair National Sports Car Races31.7.1955
1414 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Paul O'SheaMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/ADM
Paul O'Shea (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)Result: 5th
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/07/2021Photo by courtesy of: David Reilly
GP Sverige - Grand Touring +2000 cc & ProductionGrand Prix Routier de Suéde7.8.1955
3333 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Daimler-BenzMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AGT+2.0
Daimler-Benz (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Karl Kling (D)Result: winner
Grid: 5th
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: National Archives of Norway (CC-BY-4.0)
GP Sverige - Grand Touring +2000 cc & ProductionGrand Prix Routier de Suéde7.8.1955
3434 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Daimler-BenzMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AGT+2.0
Daimler-Benz (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Wolfgang von Trips (D)Result: did not finish (Brakes => accident)
Grid: 4th
Colours: silver
Tyres: Continental
Photo updated: 18/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: National Archives of Norway (CC-BY-4.0)
GP Sverige - Grand Touring +2000 cc & ProductionGrand Prix Routier de Suéde7.8.1955
3636 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AGT+2.0
(S)-
Front-engined
Driven by: Olle Persson (S)Result: 6th
Grid: 3rd
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: National Archives of Norway (CC-BY-4.0)
Kanonloppet - Series Sports & GT +2000 ccKanonloppet, Karlskoga14.8.1955
1717 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AGT+2.0
(S)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bengt Martenson (S)Result: 7th
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Crister Kaiser
Kanonloppet - Series Sports & GT +2000 ccKanonloppet, Karlskoga14.8.1955
2525 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AGT+2.0
(S)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Erik Lundgren (S)Result: did not start
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 10/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Crister Kaiser
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Glen Trophy8th Annual International Sports Car Grand Prix at Watkins Glen17.9.1955
1818 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - George TilpMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/ADP/2
George Tilp (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Paul O'Shea (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 15th
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Bob Slater
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Glen Trophy8th Annual International Sports Car Grand Prix at Watkins Glen17.9.1955
6565 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - J. Edward HugusMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2988 cc N/ADP/2
J. Edward Hugus (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Ed Hugus (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 16th
Colours: beige (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Bob Slater
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Glen Trophy8th Annual International Sports Car Grand Prix at Watkins Glen17.9.1955
6767 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Arthur R. SimmonsMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/ADP/2
Arthur R. Simmons (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Art Simmons (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid: 14th
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Dan McBride
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Glen Trophy8th Annual International Sports Car Grand Prix at Watkins Glen17.9.1955
142142 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/ADP/2
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Arents (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: black
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Dan McBride
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Seneca Cup8th Annual International Sports Car Grand Prix at Watkins Glen17.9.1955
241241 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Daniel J. Boylan, Jr.Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2945 cc N/ADM
Daniel J. Boylan, Jr. (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dan Boylan (USA)Result: 2nd 1st in DM
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Bob Slater and Dan McBride
Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Glen Trophy8th Annual International Sports Car Grand Prix at Watkins Glen17.9.1955
248248 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Chet FlynnMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2990 cc N/ADP/2
Chet Flynn (YV)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chester Flynn (YV)Result: 8th
Grid: 14th
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 13/02/2019Photo by courtesy of: Bob Slater
Edenvale - Class: Sports 3000 cc1.10.1955
33 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: George Arents (USA)
DNS:
Jim Pauley (USA)
Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 21/04/2004Photo by courtesy of: Frank Smart
Torrey Pines - Production over 1500 ccSixth Running Torrey Pines Road Races23.10.1955
2222 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Lance ReventlowMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/ADP
Lance ReventlowClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bruce Kessler (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Robert Engberg (TAM'S) Tam's Old Race Car Site
Torrey Pines - Production over 1500 cc7th Torrey Pines Road Races15.1.1956
1212 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Rudy CleyeMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/ADP
Rudy Cleye (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Rudy Cleye (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Robert Engberg (TAM'S) Tam's Old Race Car Site
Torrey Pines - Production over 1500 cc7th Torrey Pines Road Races15.1.1956
1616 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Lance ReventlowMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/ADP
Lance Reventlow (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bruce Kessler (USA)Result: disqualified (Took off helmet just after the finish)
Grid:
Colours: dark
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Robert Engberg (TAM'S) Tam's Old Race Car Site
Sebring 12 HoursFlorida International Grand Prix of Endurance powered by Amoco Sebring24.3.1956
2222 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #0404500143 - Chester FlynnMercedes-Benz 300 SL #0404500143 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AS3.0
Chester Flynn (YV)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chester Flynn (YV)/George Reed (USA)
listed, never drove:
Duane Carter (USA)
Result: did not finish (Camshaft)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/08/2010Photo by courtesy of: Gene Bussian
Pebble Beach - Production over 1500 cc7th Annual Pebble Beach National Championship Sports Car Road Races22.4.1956
136136 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Anthony SettemberMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2992 cc N/ADP
Anthony Settember (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Tony Settember (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Bob Norton Tam's Old Race Car Site
Eläintarhanajo - Production Sports CarsEläintarhanajo10.5.1956
1616 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #0178Mercedes-Benz 300 SL #0178 - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/AserS+2.0
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bengt Martenson (S)Result: 3rd
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/09/2006Photo by courtesy of: The Finnish GP history by Geitel, Juurikkala and Talvitie
National Zandvoort EasterPinksterrace Zandvoort21.5.1956
6767 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A
(NL)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hans Tak (NL)Result: started, result unknown
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/10/2023Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres2. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen auf dem Nürburgring27.5.1956
5656 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Bengt O. MartensonMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/AGT/T+2.0
Bengt O. MartensonClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bengt Martenson (S)/Wittigo Einsiedel (D)
listed, never drove:
Erik Engvall (S)
Result: 8th 1st in GT/T+2.0
Grid:
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/05/2017Photo by courtesy of: Crister Kaiser
SCCA Regional Courtland - Lions Cup - Feature RaceAlabama Sports Car Races Courtland1.7.1956
2323 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/ADP
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dick Dungan (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/07/2015Photo by courtesy of: Howard Wolery
SCCA Regional Courtland - Modified over 1300 cc and Production over 1500 ccAlabama Sports Car Races Courtland1.7.1956
2323 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/ADP
(USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Dick Dungan (USA)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: lighter
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/07/2015Photo by courtesy of: Howard Wolery
Rheinland-Pfalz Preis NürburgringGrosser Preis von Deutschland5.8.1956
8282 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/AGT+2.0
(S)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Arne Lindberg (S)Result: 19th
Grid: 104th
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett
Rheinland-Pfalz Preis NürburgringGrosser Preis von Deutschland5.8.1956
8383 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/AGT+2.0
Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 109th
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett
Rheinland-Pfalz Preis NürburgringGrosser Preis von Deutschland5.8.1956
8888 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/AGT+2.0
(S)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bengt Martenson (S)Result: 18th
Grid: 106th
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett
Rheinland-Pfalz Preis NürburgringGrosser Preis von Deutschland5.8.1956
9393 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Daimler-Benz ?Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/AGT+2.0
Daimler-Benz ? (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Walter Schock (D)Result: 11th
Grid: 101st
Colours: dark blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett
Rheinland-Pfalz Preis NürburgringGrosser Preis von Deutschland5.8.1956
9696 - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLMercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/AGT+2.0
(D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Wolfgang Seidel (D)Result: 10th 1st in GT+2.0
Grid: 103rd
Colours: silver
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 03/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Glenn Burnett
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