{"id":500193,"date":"2022-11-21T14:38:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T22:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=137887"},"modified":"2024-12-29T04:12:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T04:12:07","slug":"african-alloy-mercedes-benz-gullwing-for-arizona-concours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/african-alloy-mercedes-benz-gullwing-for-arizona-concours\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona Concours (2023) &#8211; &#8220;African Alloy&#8221; Mercedes-Benz Gullwing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Known as the African Alloy, a world-famous 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing with a lightweight alloy body will take a starring role at the Arizona Concours d\u2019Elegance on January 22, 2023, at the Scottsdale Civic Center. Just 24 aluminum-bodied\u00a0Gullwing coupes were produced for 1955, and they are the ultimate production versions of the iconic sports cars, and by far the most valuable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-641088\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1840\" height=\"1117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing-1.jpg 1840w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing-1-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing-1-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing-1-100x61.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing-1-770x467.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing-1-1536x932.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing-1-293x178.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing-1-1400x850.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1840px) 100vw, 1840px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This example of the\u00a0<em>Leichtmetallausf\u00fchrung<\/em>, or Light Metal Version, retains its all-original factory alloy body in Silver Gray Metallic with its matching-numbers 3.0-liter OHC inline-6 engine in high-performance NSL configuration.\u00a0 The 13<sup>th<\/sup> alloy-bodied Gullwing built, it is highly unusual in that its body is completely intact and original; most alloy Gullwings were used in competition, and their fragile aluminum skins have had extensive repairs and replacements over the years.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1841\" height=\"1191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1.jpg 1841w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1-770x498.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1-293x190.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_5-1-1400x906.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1841px) 100vw, 1841px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_7-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<p>Chassis number 5500332 was delivered to its first owner in Casablanca, Morocco, the only alloy model delivered new on the Africa continent. While it is configured in competition trim, as were all the lightweight models, this example was outfitted by the factory as a road car with comfort and convenience amenities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-641091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1984\" height=\"1555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_3.jpg 1984w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_3-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_3-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_3-100x78.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_3-770x604.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_3-1536x1204.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_3-293x230.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_3-1400x1097.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1984px) 100vw, 1984px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In beautifully restored condition, the alloy Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing will stand among a spectacular array of vehicles during the Arizona Concours, which takes place January 22 at its new venue on the grass at the newly renovated Scottsdale Civic Center Mall in Scottsdale, Arizona. Between 80 and 90 specially curated cars ranging from early horseless carriages and pre-war classics to notable sports cars and modern exotics will compete for awards and spectator admiration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-641092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2396\" height=\"1248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2.jpg 2396w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2-100x52.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2-770x401.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2-1536x800.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2-2048x1067.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2-293x153.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1955-Mercedes-Benz-300-SL-Alloy-Gullwing_2-1400x729.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2396px) 100vw, 2396px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Arizona Concours is being held in partnership with Scottsdale Arts, with proceeds from the event benefitting local art programs and individual artists. The theme of the 2023 Concours is \u201cThe Art of Aerodynamics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information about tickets, sponsorships and vehicle entries, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonaconcours.com\/\">ArizonaConcours.com<\/a> website, or see <a href=\"https:\/\/scottsdaleperformingarts.org\/event\/arizona-concours-delegance\/\">scottsdaleperformingarts.org\/event\/arizona-concours-delegance<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Known as the African Alloy, a world-famous 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing with a lightweight alloy body will take a starring role at the Arizona Concours d\u2019Elegance on January 22, 2023, at the Scottsdale Civic Center. Just 24 aluminum-bodied\u00a0Gullwing coupes were produced for 1955, and they are the ultimate production versions of the iconic sports cars, and by far the most valuable. This example of the\u00a0Leichtmetallausf\u00fchrung, or Light Metal Version, retains its all-original factory alloy body in Silver Gray Metallic [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":810547,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[260,17565,73],"tags":[14377,432,16912,75,6304,22458],"class_list":["post-500193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-events","category-concours-events","category-mercedes-benz","tag-arizona-concours","tag-events","tag-events-concours","tag-mercedes-benz","tag-mercedes-300-sl","tag-mercedes-benz-events"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Arizona Concours (2023) - &quot;African Alloy&quot; Mercedes-Benz Gullwing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Known as the African Alloy, a world-famous 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing with a lightweight alloy body will take a starring role at the Arizona Concours d\u2019Elegance on January 22, 2023.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/african-alloy-mercedes-benz-gullwing-for-arizona-concours\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Arizona Concours (2023) - &quot;African Alloy&quot; 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