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1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster for sale

In 1954, Mercedes-Benz introduced a two-seat sports car, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. It was first produced as a Coupe, and in 1957 it was replaced by the Roadster version of this model. One of the Coupe examples, the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is up for auction.

When it hit the market with a list price of $11,000, it was very popular among celebrities, racing drivers and other successful individuals. This example is part of the Dare to Dream Collection and in 2013 it underwent a complete restoration by renowned marque specialist Rudi Koniczek. It is one of only 101 Roadsters from the entire production finished in extraordinary Light Blue, and one of only 211 examples produced by Mercedes-Benz during their 1959 model year.

During the restoration, the car was stripped completely while steel and aluminum panels were added into the car’s original body where required. It is equipped with Dunlop disc brakes, 3.64 ratio rear axle, color-matched wheels, a Becker Mexico radio, Talbot mirror, and Baisch-style seat belts, while its sumptuous, ergonomic interior was masterfully retrimmed in pristine red leather (1079) beneath a Dark Blue fabric Roadster top.

The car is powered by an original 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that provides outstanding performance. It is reliable enough to be a favorite of enthusiasts for vintage rallies, long-distance touring, but also for everyday driving.

This collectible Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is offered without reserve and has an estimated value of $1,500,000 – $1,800,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster for sale
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BYD produced 7 million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles

The Chinese car manufacturer BYD is one of the largest manufacturers of electric vehicles in the world and recently became the first in the world to produce seven million electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. This is not a coincidence, because the latest results show that BYD is in a big expansion. In 2023, BYD produced 3,024,417 vehicles, so the company ordered an additional seven cargo ships to transport its vehicles faster to Europe, which is the main target for Chinese companies.

BYD was founded in 2003 and it took 18 years to produce one million electric vehicles. In 2023, production increased sharply, and in August, BYD announced that it had produced its 5 millionth NEV (New Energy Vehicle). In November 2023, the Chinese brand announced the production of the 6 millionth vehicle. Now some predict that by the end of 2024, this manufacturer could exceed the number of more than 10 million vehicles produced.

The company announced on its official website and social network Weibo that the 7 millionth NEV was the Denza N7 SUV, their premium brand car created as a joint venture between BYD and Daimler.

How serious a player BYD is is also shown by the fact that it invests 14 billion dollars in the development of advanced technology, especially the ADAS system, which will make its cars safer on the road. The company also invests in marketing, thus becoming an official partner of UEFA Euro 2024, which will be held in Germany this summer.

Source: BYD

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Mansory Linea D’Oro based on the Rolls-Royce Cullinan

In 2010, Mansory introduced the unique Bugatti Veyron Linea D’Oro, which featured exposed carbon bodywork adorned with chrome details. 14 years later as part of the “Atelier” programme the tuner presented a high-end conversion based on the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the Mansory Linea D’Oro.

Mansory has equipped the car with specially designed carbon fiber body components, some of which are covered in gold. These include front and rear bumpers, an extended front splitter, side skirts, wheel arches, a rear spoiler and a special diffuser. Most of these components are painted in gloss black, but some of them, such as the hood, D-pillar details, rear spoiler and diffuser, have a forged carbon fiber finish.

The luxurious dark interior is decorated in black leather with fine gold details including the gold stitched “Linea D’Oro” lettering on the headrest. Shiny gold trim and forged details adorn the steering wheel, center console, dashboard, and other parts of this luxury car.

There were also changes under the bonnet. The Cullinan is powered by a 6.75-liter V12 engine with 619 hp (462 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque, a significant increase over the standard model’s 579 hp (432 kW) and 627 lb-ft of torque. ft (850 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to propel this SUV from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5 seconds with a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph).

Source: Mansory

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Mansory Linea D'Oro based on the Rolls-Royce Cullinan

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