{"id":248368,"date":"2023-12-13T11:48:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T11:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=248368"},"modified":"2023-12-13T11:48:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T11:48:58","slug":"mercedes-wants-162000-to-let-you-drive-the-300-sl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/classic-cars\/mercedes-wants-162000-to-let-you-drive-the-300-sl\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes Wants $162,000 To Let You Drive The 300 SL"},"content":{"rendered":"
Mercedes-Benz Classic is opening the doors to its coveted vehicle collection, presenting a rare opportunity to participate in the prestigious “1000 Miglia 2024” classic car rally. The German automaker is offering a limited edition package featuring three original 300 SL “Gullwing” cars from its legendary collection for three wealthy people.<\/p>\n
Participants will have the chance to drive these iconic vehicles in the rally alongside a professional racing driver, mirroring the journey of racing legends such as Rudolf Caracciola and Sir Stirling Moss.<\/p>\n
The “1000 Miglia”, one of the pinnacles in the classic car calendar, promises a thousand miles of dream roads from Brescia to Rome and back, showcasing a fleet of remarkable automobiles. The package, priced at 150,000 euros before taxes \u2013 around $161,830 with the current exchange rates \u2013 provides participants with the complete works team experience. This includes the privilege of driving one of the three available 300 SL cars, a racing driver as a co-pilot, organizational and technical support, and a dedicated test drive weekend in Stuttgart for preparation. The “1000 Miglia” rally is scheduled for June 11 to 15, 2024.<\/p>\n
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For those with their own Mercedes-Benz classic car, technical support packages are available starting from 15,000 euros before taxes ($16,180), catering to individual needs. To ensure fairness for the more expensive package, in the event of more interest than available packages, selection will be through a drawing lots system.<\/p>\n
Prospective participants, aged 25 to 80, need to possess a valid international driving license for at least four years, and a certificate of good health confirming physical suitability. More importantly, the purchaser must also present proof of successful participation in a roadworthiness test by Mercedes-Benz Classic prior to the “1000 Miglia” event. Registration for the draw opens on January 18, 2024, and closes on February 15, 2024. <\/p>\n