Bring a Trailer The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is one of the most iconic cars the German automaker has ever made. Recently, a 1957 300SL Gullwing sold for $1.15 million on car auction website Bring a Trailer. Between 2014 and 2016, it underwent a huge restoration. It looks pristine now. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Among Mercedes cars, the 300SL Gullwing is perhaps the most iconic. With a classic Mercedes front fascia and striking gull-wing doors, the 300SL represents some of the best of Mercedes design, ever.