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Originally Posted by DAEpperson View Post
Ok - do we know the story behind this?

As a typical gearhead, I have always loved these cars (and esp. the 300SLR) but I know little of the details.

So far I think it has been suggested that this one is unique - alloy body, concave star and square washer bottle. Can you elaborate on what's important about those and how you can tell.

And was this owner a computer geek?
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL alloy-body gullwing: The ultimate barn find? at Hemmings Blog: Classic and collectible cars and parts
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