20/02/2025
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟔 𝑹𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒔-𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒛 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝑺𝑳: 𝑨 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL raced by Stirling Moss in the 1956 Tour de France is a significant chapter in Mercedes-Benz racing history, being its very last official Factory racing car. This special version participated in the famous long-distance race in France, consisting of several stages under extreme conditions.Moss achieved impressive success with the 300 SL, leaving their competitors behind. The vehicle was equipped with special « P » engine prepared by the racing department, making it the most powerful 300SL ever built. Moss's exceptional driving skills made him the fastest pilot during the tour. But due to technical difficulties, Moss finally took second place at less than 50 seconds behind De Portago and his Ferrari 250, which will give the appellation of 250 Tour de France. This unique Sportabteilung 300SL has won the 1956 Coppa Inter Europa in Monza and has been raced in all the majors events such as Mille Miglia, Liège-Rome-Liège, 1000km Nurburgring renn and many others. It is the last of Mercedes-Benz factory racing 300SL and a must-have for any passionate collector who recognizes the historic value of this extraordinary car. For more information, please contact directly.
