1950's vs. 2009 300SL

[J'aimelescravates]

So which is it:

2009 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

or a 1950's 300SL?

This is the ago old debate of timeless classic vs. modern luxury and style

 

[JetBlast]

To be absolutely honest, either of them would be acceptable. I'd be a little scared to drive the 1950's version though. It would be badass to show up to school in the 09 model.

 

[bigbjorn]

There is no question, on Styleforum. The 1954-1957 300SL came with bespoke luggage.

 

[Bradford]

This thread needs pictures

 

[J'aimelescravates]

Originally Posted by Bradford

This thread needs pictures

Here you go:

 

[Bradford]

Before the pictures I would have said the 1950's model, but wow - that's a nice looking car.

I'll say 2009.

 

[nicad2000]

1992 - 2002 anyone?

 

[Hard2Fit]

2009.

 

[onion]

1950's.

 

[Connemara]

'50's, no question. The original Gullwing was Benz's "nuclear option." Simply perfect in every ******* way

 

[Gus]

The 50's.......with luggage.

 

[von Rothbart]

1950's with integrated car phone and antenna

. The 09 version looks like a 911 mutant.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by von Rothbart

1950's with integrated car phone and antenna

. The 09 version looks like a 911 mutant.

I wonder if they ever had an integrated carphone?

I suppose they could have been retrofitted in the '60s.

 

[Flieger]

The 1950's version is very exhausting to drive, it gets very hot in the cabin and is unpractical in pretty much every way. It was a incredibly advanced car at the time both performance and stylewise intstantly iconic. I think as an investment this car is hard to beat. The 09 version is, no surprise here, tacky. It just lacks elegance and style. It is like a 14 year old boy drawing a picture of his dream car 'pimped' and on steroïds. Like a west coast customs version of a tastefull classic.

 

[Flieger]

Yet I have to add, the styling of the 09 is much better than any of the other supercars mercedes has made recently. It is more subdued and refined than a mc laren mercedes which was the styling equivalent of a childrapist stroking himself in public.