The 2015 Dubai International Motor Show not only had the newest of cars on display from the world’s best-known manufacturers, it also had a vast array of classic cars in its dedicated ‘Nostalgia’ area. We’ve already seen James’ favourites (you can read those HERE). Now it’s time to check out my top five favourites
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’55 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
[Not a valid template]Do I even need to explain? This car really is the epitome of automotive porn. Walking around the Dubai Motor Show you slowly pass by each car, admiring, taking a quick shot etc. This one. I spotted. I stopped. I stopped some more. Then had to leave because I actually had work to do. The model features a 3.0-litre unit with a top speed of 244kph. With a design based on the 300 SLR racing car, Mercedes‘ famous ‘Gullwing’ doors were a necessity as opposed to a design feature. Due to vital chassis components in the door-sills, conventional doors would have not allowed sufficient space for driver and passenger to even get in the car!
