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Mercedes-Benz 300SL, Carrera Panamericana 1952

Stuttgart / Allemagne

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globalgadabout14-Apr-2026 16:35
a cool shot giving such a key role to that lively ceiling...the car does look like a serious racer..
Denise J T Lee14-Apr-2026 15:26
Au cours de la première étape de la Carrera Panamericana, le pilote Karl Kling et son copilote Hans Klenk roulaient à une vitesse d'environ 200 km/h (120 mph) lorsqu'ils ont percuté un grand vautour. L'oiseau a brisé le pare-brise, heurtant Klenk à la tête et le rendant brièvement inconscient ; malgré cela, ce dernier a tout de même incité Kling à poursuivre la course. Huit barres d'acier ont été boulonnées par l'équipe Mercedes-Benz lors de l'arrêt nocturne ou d'un changement de pneus. En dépit de cet incident, Kling et Klenk ont ​​remporté la victoire au classement général de la course. ~VVVVV+~

During the first stage of the Carrera Panamericana, driver Karl Kling and navigator Hans Klenk were traveling at approximately 200 km/h (120 mph) when they struck a large vulture. The bird shattered the glass, striking Klenk in the head and briefly knocking him unconscious, yet he still urged Kling to continue. The eight steel bars were bolted on by the Mercedes-Benz team during the overnight stop or tire change. Despite Despite the incident, Kling and Klenk went on to win the race overall. ~VVVVV+~
janescottcumming14-Apr-2026 11:04
Love the paint job with the green by the headlights. I wouldn't say no if someone wanted to give me that car. V