A mechanic wrecked a classic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupé during a test
drive in Germany, Der Spiegel reports.
The elite sports car, one of only 1400, was "completely destroyed" with estimated
damages of more than $830,000.
The 26-year-old and his 19-year-old apprentice from Mechatronics — a high-profile
Mercedes workshop — were unharmed after their joyride north of Stuttgart went
sour.
Police said the speed limit of about 55 mph "was not observed, obviously," and the
two seat car with 4-speed manual transmission went off the side of the road and
rolled over.
The 300 SL was unveiled in February 1954 at the International Motor Sports Show
in New York and was voted “Sports car of the Century” in 1999. The distinctive gull
wing version was only available from March 1955 to 1957.
The car is best known for being the first to inject fuel directly into the cylinders,
making it the world's fastest production car of its time.
Der Spiegel notes that the owner of the 300 SL remained calm when informed. Both
the car and the garage are insured against such cases, and GTspirit notes that the
vehicle has a chance to be restored.
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