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Paddock scene, Car Number 20, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS "Porter Special", designed by Chuck Porter and fabricated in 1956 from the remnants of a wrecked Mercedes-Benz 300 SL coupe.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS "Porter Special"

  • Title Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS "Porter Special"
  • Source Karl Ludvigsen Photograph Collection  
  • Description Paddock scene, Car Number 20, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS "Porter Special", designed by Chuck Porter and fabricated in 1956 from the remnants of a wrecked Mercedes-Benz 300 SL coupe.
  • Years 2003  
  • Photographer Karl Ludvigsen  
  • Marque Mercedes-Benz  
  • Model Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS "Porter Special"  
  • Engine Type Mercedes-Benz L6  
  • Vehicle Markings Car Number 20
  • Identifier 2011-023LUDV-2003-b1_8.0_0008
  • Original Format black-and-white negatives  
  • Rights Copyright has been assigned to The Revs Institute. Although copyright was transferred by the donor, copyright in some items in the collection may still be held by their respective creator. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection.

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