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https://www.motor1.com/news/506534/m...lwing-replica/
It's the age-old question: Which is the most beautiful car ever made? Some would argue it's the Jaguar E-Type while others will respond with Lamborghini Miura. Another popular answer (and one yours truly would also give) is the Mercedes 300 SL. The car featured here is not an authentic Gullwing, but it's a more than decent replica we wouldn't mind owning.
With some pristine examples of the jaw-dropping coupe fetching as much as $1.15 million, at the equivalent of $128,000, this impressive knockoff is far more accessible. It lives up to the Gullwing name by adopting the spectacular doors facing the sky, not to mention a faithful imitation of the superb body from the iconic 1950s coupe.
Listed for sale by Crossley & Webb in South Africa, the Gullwing Tribute started off as a 2001 SLK 32 AMG before it received an aluminum body designed using data obtained from a 3D scan of a genuine W198. Not only does the retro-flavored body look great, but it also contributed to an impressive diet of 882 pounds (400 kilograms) over the donor car.
Available for viewing in Cape Town, the Gullwing Tribute retains the original supercharged 3.2-liter V6 engine with 350 horsepower and 332 pound-feet (450 Newton-meters) of torque on tap. According to the ad, the five-speed automatic transmission "shifts smoothly" and "performance is brisk." A steel roll cage was added to restore torsional rigidity after getting rid of the roadster body to turn the SLK into a faithful 300 SL replica.
Approximately 1,400 units of the original Gullwing were made, and while this R170-generation SLK is not as exclusive, it remains a relatively rare sight taking into account only about 4,333 32 AMGs were produced between 2001 and 2004. Sure, it costs a lot of money for only a replica, but some would argue it's justified as the attention to detail is amazing.
With some pristine examples of the jaw-dropping coupe fetching as much as $1.15 million, at the equivalent of $128,000, this impressive knockoff is far more accessible. It lives up to the Gullwing name by adopting the spectacular doors facing the sky, not to mention a faithful imitation of the superb body from the iconic 1950s coupe.
Listed for sale by Crossley & Webb in South Africa, the Gullwing Tribute started off as a 2001 SLK 32 AMG before it received an aluminum body designed using data obtained from a 3D scan of a genuine W198. Not only does the retro-flavored body look great, but it also contributed to an impressive diet of 882 pounds (400 kilograms) over the donor car.
Available for viewing in Cape Town, the Gullwing Tribute retains the original supercharged 3.2-liter V6 engine with 350 horsepower and 332 pound-feet (450 Newton-meters) of torque on tap. According to the ad, the five-speed automatic transmission "shifts smoothly" and "performance is brisk." A steel roll cage was added to restore torsional rigidity after getting rid of the roadster body to turn the SLK into a faithful 300 SL replica.
Approximately 1,400 units of the original Gullwing were made, and while this R170-generation SLK is not as exclusive, it remains a relatively rare sight taking into account only about 4,333 32 AMGs were produced between 2001 and 2004. Sure, it costs a lot of money for only a replica, but some would argue it's justified as the attention to detail is amazing.
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The proportions are just wrong, IMO. Looks like a jumbo Power Wheels.
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Put the donuts down SLK, you've had too many.
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Gosh I love my town
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What would a nation of wolves result in, I wonder?
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It rolls its own fenders!
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It's an abomination but I bet it doesn't have any door dings
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No picture, but words are enough... the other day I saw a Chevy Cavalier with "classic" plates. While *technically* correct, that's a whole lot of WTF.
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I've seen a few t hat 'qualify' for the TX Classic plates, but they make you why the effort on that car?
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Not sure if TX Classic plates are cheaper than standard registration. I know the Antique plates restrict usage.
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I don't think so. I think it's the same price but just annotates that your car is 25+ years old. Classic doesn't restrict use and doesn't come with any relaxation on inspections either. So it's just sort of a weird flex thing.
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In Mississippi classic means free of any inspection or annual registration so..... for once, Texas is the weird flexor.
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Pink Civic in Maryland
And no it's not the reflection, those are pink exhaust tips as well
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Those tires cannot be set on those wheels, you can see the bead & the dip in the barrel. Definitely odd looking.
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Surprisingly well done, compared to the usual Ferrari/Lambo kits through on Civics & the like.
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Bentley Flying Spur Ute, anyone?
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When your boat is a car or vice versa
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The more you look at it, the worse it becomes, and peep the other vehicles this dude has around the yard.
"Toyota MR2 conversion project has 2 Kawasaki ninja zx 10r street bikes on the rear ones a 04 and the other is an 07 it is almost finished but lost interest needs gear reduction call"
"Toyota MR2 conversion project has 2 Kawasaki ninja zx 10r street bikes on the rear ones a 04 and the other is an 07 it is almost finished but lost interest needs gear reduction call"
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^^^ "Doctor Frankenstein, I presume..."
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That poor MR2. Clean 1st gens are getting rare.
I test drove a 20v Silvertop swapped 1st gen, years ago, ran 10k RPM & was a blast.
I test drove a 20v Silvertop swapped 1st gen, years ago, ran 10k RPM & was a blast.
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It's still got the twist throttles just, like, bolted in on the handlebars.
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I'm more amazed by the brake and clutch handles. I really want to see what sort of "engineering" was done on this thing
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I missed that part, some crazy engineering going on in there, bubba or otherwise.
Imagine the 'torque steer' if one of the throttles slips/quits.
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Oh shit... I just realized what they did... It's not two engines joined together driving the rear axel; it's like two half-bikes, one bolted to each side.
That's some real fuckery right there.
That's some real fuckery right there.
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Asking price is $1700....
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^ burn it with fire
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The bird shit all over the seats actually INCREASES the value.