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Gullwing America 300 SLC Pictures And Details

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 05:35 AM PST

Chrises Cars - Gullwing America 300 SLC Pictures And Details

GWA is a company specializing in turning Mercedes Benz cars into retro-looking hot rods and this is their latest project the Gullwing America 300 SLC.

The Gullwing America 300 SLC is based on a 2012 Mercedes benz SLS Roadster AMG and has been re-modeled to look like a classic 1955 Mercedes 300 SC W188.

This one-off model, built for an Eastern European customer, features a bespoke handmade aluminum body, and custom-made wheels. The running gear and interior are pretty much stock SLS.

It has been a challenge, of course, to fit the SLS with the new outfit. For instance, they had to change the position of the pop-up rear spoiler, and do a lot of structural work to make those wheels fit and that headlights work. The end result though is a pretty exquisite thing. The SLC features the standard fabric rood, plus a new removable hard top.

The wheels are GWA Evolution models, size 22 x 12 rear and 21 x 9.5 front, wrapped with Continental tires. GWA also provides the car with a special exhaust system and height adjustable suspension.

No word on the pricing, but rest assured such a treatment is hugely expensive; something in the neighborhood of half a million dollars, we reckon.

Check out more pictures of this awesome Gullwing America 300 SLC hot rod in the gallery below.

Source: Motorward

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Evo’s Harry Metcalfe Takes A Ride In The New Jaguar F-Type Sports Car

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 04:56 AM PST

Chrises Cars - Evo's Harry Metcalfe Takes A Ride In The New Jaguar F-Type Sports Car

The new Jaguar F-Type sports car is still in the development phase but it didn’t stop them taken Evo's Harry Metcalfe for spin on the mountain roads in Wales.

Here's Evo's Harry Metcalfe's account of the F-Type experience. He rides in both the V6S and V8S models, and finds them very similar apart from the exhaust noise, which is more visceral and angry in the V8, but more classic in the V6.