The 300sl is a beautiful car, but even the gullwings were never considered *amazing* cars to drive. My dad's neighbor had a 300sl GW and he said it was a goegeous car, great for turning heads, but not nearly fast enough. Called it a "porker". I can see the historical appeal of a c-type, even a replica, but I don't think they are particularly pretty... and I can't imagine they'd be all that comfortable for more than a couple hours.
I'm simply shocked that any of you could suggest anything *other* than the Lusso. Was this a trick question?