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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


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


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


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 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: BM+CM+DM+EM			President's Cup Race			27.10.1957
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 (Oil loss, drive shaft) Grid: 6^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
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


Governor's Trophy +2000 cc			4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks			6.12.1957
73		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				D
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Douglas Stearly (USA)		Result: 10^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red/yellow
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/10/2013		Photo by courtesy of: Ryan Snodgrass Collection


Nassau Trophy Race			4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks			8.12.1957
73		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				D
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Douglas Stearly (USA)		Result: 17^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red/yellow
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/10/2013		Photo by courtesy of: Ryan Snodgrass Collection


Nassau Memorial Trophy Race			4th Annual International Bahamas Speed Weeks			8.12.1957
73		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				D
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Douglas Stearly (USA)		Result: 12^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red/yellow
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/10/2013		Photo by courtesy of: Ryan Snodgrass Collection


Santa Barbara - Classes: BM+CM+DM			10th Santa Barbara Road Races			31.8.1958
181		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Chevrolet Corvette V8 N/A				CM
		(USA)			Open bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Chuck Porter (USA)		Result: did not finish Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Doug Noble Tam's Old Race Car Site


Angola Grand Prix			II Grande Prêmio de Angola			21.9.1958
20		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC
					Closed bodywork
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Marques Pinto (ANG)		Result: 4^th Grid: 6^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 20/04/2015		Photo by courtesy of: Andrew Hosking


National Zandvoort - Sports over 1600 cc			NAV Internationale en Nationale Sportwagen Races Zandvoort			5.7.1959
66		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				SR+
		(NL)			Open bodywork
		(NL)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Tak		Result: 2^nd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: darker
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/10/2023		Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)


Taça Cidade de Luanda			III Grande Prêmio de Angola			19.9.1959
31		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz N/A
		(P)			Closed bodywork
		(P)			Front-engined
		Driven by: António Barros (P)		Result: did not finish (Accident) Grid: 20^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: light
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2024		Photo by courtesy of: Motorsport In Angola


Angola Grand Prix			Grande Prêmio de Angola e Taça Cidade de Luand			20.9.1959
31		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC				GT
		(P)			Closed bodywork
		(P)			Front-engined
		Driven by: António Barros (P)		Result: 9^th 1^st in GT Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: light
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2024		Photo by courtesy of: Motorsport In Angola


Watkins Glen Grand Prix - Glen Trophy			12th Annual Grand Prix Watkins Glen			26.9.1959
70		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				CP
		(USA)			Closed bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Jerry Loman (USA)		Result: 6^th 1^st in CP Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: lighter
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/12/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Dave Nicholas


Pomona - Classes: BP+CP						6.3.1960
148		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC N/A				CP
		(USA)			Open bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ed Purvis (USA) listed, never drove: Dave Troffer (USA)		Result: did not finish (Accident) 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


Sebring 12 Hours			Tenth Annual Sebring International Grand Prix of Endurance for the Amoco Trophy			26.3.1960
81		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 3000 cc N/A				GT3.0
		Lewis Engineering Co.			Open bodywork
		Lewis Engineering Co.			Front-engined
		Driven by: Laurence Gandolfi (USA) did not practice: Nim York (USA), Paul O'Shea (USA)		Result: did not start (No spare brakes) Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: black
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/01/2006		Photo by courtesy of: John E. Kelley


Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres			VI. Internationales ADAC 1000 Kilometer Rennen			22.5.1960
74		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC				GT+2.0
		Hans-Günther John (D)			Closed bodywork
		Hans-Günther John (D)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Hans-Günther John (D)/Günther Isenbügel (D)		Result: 35^th Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: light
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 31/10/2010		Photo by courtesy of: Jacques Mertens www.porsche356sl.com


Santa Barbara - Modified						29.5.1960
181		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Chevrolet Corvette V8 5660 cc N/A
		Becker (USA)			Open bodywork
		Becker (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Ken Miles (GB)		Result: did not finish Grid: 2^nd
		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


Santa Barbara - Classes BP+CP						29.5.1960
217		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL # - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC 2996 cc N/A				CP
		(USA)			Closed bodywork
		(USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Peter Culkin (USA)		Result: 8^th 1^st in CP Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/04/2010		Photo by courtesy of: Bob Norton Tam's Old Race Car Site


Angola Grand Prix			IV Grande Prêmio de Angola			18.9.1960
23		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC				GT
					-
					Front-engined
		Driven by: Carlos Faustino (P)		Result: did not finish Grid: 12^th
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: red (+white)
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2024		Photo by courtesy of: Motorsport In Angola


Angola Grand Prix			IV Grande Prêmio de Angola			18.9.1960
26		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Mercedes-Benz L6 2v SOHC				GT
		(P)			Closed bodywork
		(P)			Front-engined
		Driven by: António Barros (P)		Result: did not finish Grid: 11^th (2:19.6200)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: white
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/02/2024		Photo by courtesy of: Motorsport In Angola


Grand Prix Riverside 200 Miles			The Grand Prix For Sports Cars And Southern California Amateur Sports Car Championships			16.10.1960
181		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Chevrolet Corvette V8 4640 cc N/A				O2L
		R. B. Becker (USA)			Open bodywork
		R. B. Becker (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Chuck Stevenson (USA)		Result: did not finish Grid: (2:11.0000)
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: unknown
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2003		Photo by courtesy of: Don Dean Sheffield


Pomona - Modified - Classes B, C, D, E & F			Pomona Sports Car Races			9.7.1961
65		Mercedes-Benz 300 SL S # - Chevrolet Corvette V8 5660 cc N/A				BM
		Racing Associates (D. Whitz & M. Koslosky) (USA)			Open bodywork
		Racing Associates (D. Whitz & M. Koslosky) (USA)			Front-engined
		Driven by: Robert Edmison (USA)		Result: 2^nd Grid:
		Sponsors: unknown			Colours: yellow
		Sponsors: unknown			Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007		Photo by courtesy of: Tam McPartland Tam's Old Race Car Site

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