Driving The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing - The First Supercar Ever Made (POV Binaural Audio)

Special thanks to Garage 42 for this drive in the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and the new Porsche GT4RS.
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[@sherwinpoursaba]

I don't think enough people understand how insane it is to have the chance to not only see a 300SL, but to drive one as well. Great video like always.

[@user-mp3tw6xy5w]

о этой машине я узнал будучи молодым

[@AM-vy2ym]

I’ve seen one once, extremely rare car

[@albinklein7680]

I worked in a classic car garage in the 1990s and I was allowed by the owner to drive his 300SL after I replaced the timing cover gasket (which is about the worst shitshow a mechanic could ever imagine). I will never forget this experience.

[@corychecketts]

A guy in my town drives his 1954 300 SL around all of the time. He told me that Zsa Zsa Gabor was the original owner. It's an absolute gem.

[@AnteFuerst]

Yeah, i know a private place where are a gull-wing and a roadster are and many more xpensive cars.

[@katherineelizabeth824]

The quality of Mercedes Benz is so clear to see when their cars get older, this is an almost 70 years old car and it feels like it's effortless to drive (judging by the gear changes, the throttle response, brakes, the steering in the video). I always loved the 300SL visually, now I think I it's a complete dream car. Nice driving Tedward! Thanks for this beauty!

[@faheemabbas3965]

It’s a shame that Mercedes might go out of business not long after the EV fad is over, they’re already dumping billions into making EVs and getting rid of ICE-making equipment. When EVs aren’t popular anymore, Mercedes may not be able to afford making ICE again. Sad. This could happen to some other legacy automakers transitioning to EVs.

[@scootypuffjr.]

Late model MB are crap. Brittle garbage.

[@makergary7546]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@faheemabbas3965unfortunately, I don't think EVs are a fad- much like how people thought the internet was a fad during its inception, I have a feeling manufacturers will keep moving towards EVs as laws become stricter, and eventually ICEs will be considered enthusiast cars like manual transmission cars are today

[@karadeniz3266]

@@scootypuffjr. how many do you own that you make such an "expert" statement!

[@scootypuffjr.]

@karadeniz3266 Currently I own 2 300 SDL's. A 1986 and a 1987. I recently sold a 2005 S600 V12 twin turbo because I was tired of throwing parts at it that shouldn't be broken yet, or ever really. I own a collision repair shop where we repair all makes and models and also do mechanical work for select customers. I see everything and I know how cars are built. ALL German makes are poorly/over engineered and become troublesome well before they should. They drive and perform nice when new, but they are not worth the trouble in my opinion. I do still like mid 90's and older German cars. They seem to be more robust and are less dependent on brittle electronics. Electronics that other manufacturers dont seem to have a problem with making dependable. Somewhere in the last 30 years they have lost their way. Lease German, buy Japanese. American cars are hit and miss. Korean cars aren't bad, but you are not far off in price from a Toyota.

[@Hunter-Grossmann]

Absolutely incredible how far this channel has come in a few years. Who would've thought you would be driving a 300SL Gullwing. Super cool!

[@choward5430]

What's remarkable to me is Germany was annihilated in WWII. Ten years after their unconditional surrender, they made a masterpiece!

[@DL-ls5sy]

accords de Paris : 27 février 1953 ....Cool ! You have a big debt ? No, you have no debt !

[@hansvanloon1062]

You've literally driven all my dreamcars by now. Amazing content!

[@relicroute]

you never uploaded your juice wrld lucid dreams from the concert

[@edalder2000]

The 300SL was a show piece for technology and years ahead of others cars of its time. One of God's own cars. Can you imagine being in a Beetle in 1957 and being passed, at speed, by a 300SL. That car was a spaceship in the 50's.

[@P07AT0]

Its a spaceship now..

[@dondorfman3951]

Having been trained MB mechanic when the 300sl was still in circulation as a daily driver I drove many. An amazing car that had so many track features but was at home on the street. The injection was crude diaphragm controlled with jets but in good health worked exceptionally well and certainly miles ahead of corvettes ramjet FI. The roadster was much more comfortable and had better road manors. The Roadster’s rear suspension was improved significantly; the swing axles remained, but with a lower single pivot point, while a transverse coil spring helped when the car was being cornered hard.

[@r.hagenau3541]

The original SL was one of those very few cars that were decades ahead of their time.

[@RyanRoadReaper]

The Gullwing is definitely one of the most beautiful cars ever made by MB. Glad to see it on the channel

[@OE1FEU]

Probably not many pianists around here, but this is like playing on the only 1887 Steinway D from 1887 left in its original state, not a rebuild, not a replica. What struck me most was how forgiving the gear box was. I grew up with manual gearboxes and have learnt how to handle a manual gearbox without using the clutch simply by matching revolutions from one gear to another. Or using double clutch. Had I driven this car I would have probably got most of my orgasms by simply switching gears and always finding the right point for that. What a gorgeous machine! I envy you!

[@leonardonegri2851]

I've had the privilege to see (and smell!) some of them in real life, you don't understand how beautiful they actually are until you see them in person

[@-_____-]

I think you found the jackpot as a POV car reviewer. You get to drive these million dollar cars without having to buy them or maintain them. Thanks for the video! :)

[@linuu2173]

This might be the coolest car you have done yet! Absolute joy to see such a car in action :D

[@wideshadyy]

The most beautiful car ever created, you lucky bastard!

[@scootypuffjr.]

The SL has a pre flight checklist, lol

[@vishnuhalikere2151]

Seen so many photos of this car but I think this is the first pov footage of it I've seen. Absolutely breathtaking. Hope to see one of these in person someday

[@mikedtw]

Its fantastic, how a design that's going on 70 years old still takes my breath away! What a dream ride, was glad to hear how easy and what a joy it is to drive as well.

[@austinado16]

In '91/'92 I was spinning wrenches for one of the local German independent garages. The shop owner had his father's '68 W108 Sedan, a special order car that they picked up in Germany, drove on vacation, and shipped to here in SoCal. It was black, factory sliding sunroof, red interior, 4 on-the-floor, 2.8L mechanically injected 6, and lowered a couple inches. He allowed me and my GF to have it for a weekend, and drive it up Hwy1 through Big Sur, and into Monterey. When we got back, I HAD to have one! When I discovered there was a W111 Coupe version, it was all I could think about. Found one in April '92; sliding sunroof, 4-on-the-floor, 2.5L mechanically injected 6. I still have it, and it shares such a spirit with the original 300SL's. We actually had a customer with an SL Roadster, and I got to work on it (just a service), and then drive it to a hotel a few miles away, across/through downtown, where it was going to be shown. Talk about star struck. 32 years now, owning my Coupe, and it still hits me in the feels, every time I drive it (but it doesn't have the gear whine of the SL). This one you've driven, being so unrestored and driveable......wow!! What a fantastic example. I love listening to the engine start to respond to those long intake runners. The injected passenger cars like my Coupe and boss's sedan have the long runners, but they are nothing compared to the length of them in the 300SL! So great to listen to the engines spool up.

[@gcvincent3989]

Lord I remember walking home from school as a third or fourth grader around 1964 in a very small town. For months and months there was a bright red Gullwing sitting on the side of the road for sale. I thought the doors open like that was very peculiar. If I remember correctly the price was like $3000. Thought that was a fortune. If we only knew.

[@ancientegypt1190]

One of the most beautiful car EVER

[@davutyalcin-]

Absolutely a masterpiece,the most rarest and most beautifull car ever made

[@mkamin6209]

Pleasing driving!

[@brianmadison7166]

The analog gauges in this 1955 300SL are classy, elegant, charming, beautiful, and timeless....

[@voicetube]

The speedometer was almost or exactly identical to the one I had in my 1971 Mercedes 250. So interesting to see it here in a 1955.

[@CTjacob13]

That acceleration @15:23 is just perfection. What a sound.

[@Daniel_Kani]

the vents mentioned at 20:50 are there because the glass kept popping out when closing the doors as I understand, so they put them there to equalize pressure when closing the doors.

[@rustinpieces]

Thanks so much for this, guys. I've seen many 300SL's - almost exclusively at the German Essen Techno Classica, a few decades ongoing. But I've never seen one on the move, let alone POV. Owned a classic car once for 13 years (series 1 Lancia Fulvia Coupe) so I know they can be moneypits, and a pain in the rear-end. But the joy when everything works well, and the recognition you get once in a while - priceless.

[@sirtobigoodboy]

"These tasteless fuckboys in their modern Porsches" quote of the year right there

[@antoniofuschetto2546]

The gullwing doors are so iconic😍😍

[@user-uv4mg4ve9p]

I have only seen one 300SL my entire life. It was parked outside an upscale restaurant in CT.

[@anderspedersen7488]

If you see a glow in the sky in the direction of the country of Denmark it’s just me being red hot with envy of those who get to drive this icon of a car.

[@TedwardDrives]

😂

[@carz4lifee2567]

I really like these older car reviews

[@TedwardDrives]

You and me both

[@carz4lifee2567]

@@TedwardDrives yes

[@robwarmy5184]

Love the facts that these young KZbin guys and girls honour the historical cars,

[@jeffec]

gotta love Eddie making an appearance, I remember you driving his old 8th gen Si

[@michaelhazelwood5108]

Always a good day when Tedward posts on my lunchbreak!

[@darshanvicky6757]

American roads are so beautiful to watch with surroundings , this is the reason I subscribed ❤

[@ScheitelpunktTV]

The beautifull autumn vibe, orange leaves, the sun and then these 2 cars which couldn't be more different. Seriously one of the best Videos I have ever seen! Thx Tedward!

[@WeveGotBush]

Great to see a classic vehicle, Cars these day's have no character.

[@voicetube]

It's AMAZING how similar those gauges look to the 1971 Mercedes 250 I had, back about 35 years ago.

[@adrianboutsias2437]

Undoubtedly the coolest vehicle featured on this channel as of yet.

[@derrickwoods2803]

Definitely ahead of its time

[@iflick7235]

I understand the roadster actually handles better at high speed. But it's this we want!

[@DoSum4Me]

Insane that mostly nobody looked at the 300SL. If I saw one I’d shit myself lol.

[@Shitinthemorning]

ikr

[@tonylittle3508]

If I saw one of these drive past me on the street I would faint on the spot. Cannot believe all those oblivious people. I have seen one, at the Southwards car museum here in New Zealand. But to see one on the move, that is something else again.

[@nirfz]

I have seen a few at classic car rallyes years ago. Was even able to wittness Stirling Moss and his wife drive one belonging to the Mercedes museum. And on top of that i had the pleasure to see and hear the Legend itself: the 722! (But at that occasion with another Legend, John Surtees behind the wheel.) So i would look for sure if i saw a 300SL on the road. But this i think is the closest i will ever be know how it is to drive one. Thanks!

[@Toni62R]

The MB 300 SL is motor history!

[@yankee2yankee216]

Tedward, you drove right past my house today! Finally, I think I now know (a little better) what that new facility, where you started out is… it’s right around the corner from my humble abode.

[@skizzysmith1146]

I was lucky enough to own a 300sl gullwing back in 1959 and through to 1969. I did some touring in France, Spain, Italy as well as at home in England and trips to Scotland. I knew a boy when I was at school who trained at MB to be a mechanic. he worked for a short time for a MB dealer, that was when he invited me to look at a gullwing they had for sale, 1 owner. After the first mile driving it, I had to have it, Soon after, I set him up as a MB specialist, and he looked after my cars from then. Only one thing went wrong with my car, a tail light bulb!! Silly me, bought other cars, but always returned to Mercedes, even now. ,You know, even all these years of advances, developments, nothing comes close to the enjoyment of driving that car. Where is it now? In my garage, of course.

[@potatodonkey1856]

Can’t believe all those people didn’t even look at the car, it’s amazing to see one in a museum much less driving

[@Shitinthemorning]

I don't understand it either

[@rondegroot1508]

Only a Stout Scarab will draw more attention. Love the dash of the Merc.

[@void0094]

I saw one of these in person once and it was incredible

[@angelob.1089]

Man, so great to see you were able to actually put one of these back on the road, and in such great condition. My uncle had one of these - just one of two that were actually sold in our country. It just really takes me back.

[@dinispaulino7512]

Yes!! I've been waiting for this moment! I'm so glad (and really jealous) that you got to drive this beauty! Classic Mercedes build quality and engineering was really something else. The top of the line supercar from 70 years ago, and it's easier to drive than a lot of sports cars from the 90's.

[@dmrtagge6274]

I will never be able to afford even a replica of 300sl but I will work my ass to afford a 1st gen amg gt , that car was and is the closest thing to this 1954 Time Machine .❤❤ long profile nose , side vents , wavy water drop shape in silver , two brace chrome grill wired to big 3 star emblem . And intoxicating engine . Dude you are so lucky to witness this thing .

[@Franzino01]

Holy shit a 300SL. Huge Tedward drop

[@linpeter9705]

The 300 SL is incredibly beautiful. The beauty of this steering wheel is insane!!!

[@andreas6025]

absolutely insane

[@joefriesen5296]

NIIIICE, I'll be watching this when I get home 😍

[@maxeluy]

That day was definitely a dream 😮

[@87shtaket]

Very careful and respective driving. So nice to watch.

[@sirswerve2493]

The 300SL is a masterpiece.

[@ivanjovanovic362]

The absolute dream car

[@control380]

such a beautiful car

[@ptsrs]

Love this!

[@TedwardDrives]

I’m so glad you visited!

[@marial8235]

Thanks for another amazing video. To me the interior is just spectacular. All of the lovely gages, knobs and the bakelite steering wheel.❤. Just lovely. Such craftsmanship. This SL, the XKs, E-Types, of this era all have such character that seems to be lacking in today’s more computerized cars. Btw. The bearded guy (owner?) has lovely eyes and seems really sweet.

[@TedwardDrives]

He’s one of my very best friends and he is really sweet :)

[@rolandcarter6500]

It was 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. It’s legendary car!

[@mro9466]

One straight six to rule them all

[@donspecter]

This is my favorite car of all time. This video is a great surprise. Also, New England looks fantastic this time of year.

[@christophermarshall5765]

The area behind the seats is for luggage. The engine has no pushrods. It is OHC. Fuel injected. It has power assisted drum brakes. The rear axle is of the swing arm type, with a central pivot, & transverse compensating spring across the pivot point.

[@philippeplanard4974]

Amazing sound !!!!!

[@camerone397]

think I saw this thing at the last Larz Anderson C&C on Saturday, what a cool vehicle

[@TedwardDrives]

yessir that was the same one

[@adamrozman]

By the 190E 2.3 16v!

[@lawrencelibby3607]

So cool to watch my neighborhood roads go by from a '55 Gullwing!

[@epeyton7]

When I saw your car, my mom followed it

[@manzelli1981]

You drove right past my childhood home! And unlike OTHERS in the town where you had lunch, I would have been tripping over myself if I saw that SL.

[@evanpasewark5804]

Great use of the word persnickety

[@TedwardDrives]

🙏

[@jamesmacnamara8174]

I was looking for a video of you driving this car a while ago but you hadn’t done one, so cool to see you’ve got to do a video on it!

[@HeliRy]

Saw one of these out in the wild a few months ago, and my jaw was on the floor. Only ever seen them in videos and magazines. Never in person or at a car show, never mind out on the highway. Cute little old grannie driving it, with her driving gloves and scarf colour matched to the car of course. Old gal knew what she was going too… her downshifts were even better than yours lol 👌

[@bsu1960]

A Masterpiece what a rare treat !

[@diegoalvarez6861]

So happy that you’re living your dream driving cool cars for a living. Keep going!

[@raphhh8805]

best video ever! thanks for providing us with such unique content. Always love to see how passionate you are

[@GelDoesDrive]

It’s a good relaxing driving kinda day when either tedward or thetopher post😩

[@BoulevardBoss]

Gorgeous car! Perfect time of the year for a cruise

[@dailydrivenclassics46]

This is one of my all time dream cars. Ive only ever seen one in real life. Every time i see pictures of it my eyes start to water. I need to own one of these before I'm too old

[@guguigugu]

more royalty on this channel! i love it!

[@SashaMukhin56]

Бодрый стааричок! И звук его из 60х😂❤❤❤

[@sheerogoes]

Sick 😎😎

[@memorimusic420]

Finally!!!! awesome video, keep it up!!

[@chrisoliver4663]

There aren't many people in the world who've driven one of these, incredible.

[@CaptainInsano-go6vo]

Is that 1 of 24 W198 ALLOY 300SL gullwing's left in existence? Going for a astronomical 1.4 - 6.7 Million dollars🤯 💵

[@rayzecor]

How do you even get the chance to drive such a thing? You are so incredibly blessed. Great job getting here, things are only looking up for you!

[@miltonavila3557]

I fall in love with this car!!! Its super beautifull ❤❤❤

[@dmitriyshabalin815]

It will be great if the same review appears on this channel, with a test drive, of also a stunningly beautiful car, which is also produced in 1955, and its name is - BMW 507

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

Great video! Quite possibly the coolest car ever designed 🥂

[@drewmartinezart]

Iconic car

[@yellofury]

Now you're starting to get into the unicorn cars. I love the Dino you drOve. I love the Caterham you drove and now this! wonderful!! This channel is just getting better and better. Maybe another adventure series like that crazy trip in the Miata from coast to coast. That was epic!

[@TedwardDrives]

You'd like the Bizzarrini, DB4 Series V, and Iso Grifo videos if you're into the unicorns =)

[@user-pn3oz7jp6n]

your videos are quite enjoyable lol. the banter

[@davidrandall2742]

Just wow.

[@Saif7Bukhari]

Beautiful car on some beautiful roads.

[@BenzAddiction]

Best video ever! Only you know how to review these classics...

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!!

[@blindfoldedmissile]

Hi, could you please try getting your hands on an SLS AMG? It's a classic and I think you'd like it.

[@e.t.2230]

That looks like it feels good af to drive