Classic Mercedes-Benz W198 Gullwing
At Hilton & Moss, we are proud to offer specialist servicing, maintenance and restoration for one of the most legendary models in Mercedes-Benz history, the W198 300SL Gullwing. As leading Mercedes-Benz specialists in the UK, we deliver expert care for this extraordinary vehicle, renowned for its groundbreaking engineering, unmistakable design and motorsport pedigree.
With its iconic gullwing doors, lightweight tubular spaceframe chassis and advanced direct-injection engine, the 300SL Gullwing remains one of the most innovative sports cars ever produced. Our team understands the unique complexity and heritage of the W198 platform, offering a bespoke service that respects the originality and value of each example we work on.
From precision mechanical repairs to full concours-level restorations, every 300SL project at Hilton & Moss is handled with the utmost attention to detail. Based at our fully equipped, manufacturer-approved facility in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern tooling to deliver world-class results.
Our workshop has extensive experience working with rare and historic Mercedes-Benz models, and we are trusted by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide to care for the 300SL Gullwing to the highest standard. We source genuine or OEM-spec parts wherever possible, and our restoration processes follow factory-correct specifications to preserve the car’s authenticity and provenance.
Our Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Services Include:
- Period-correct scheduled servicing and routine maintenance
- Engine, gearbox and fuel injection system overhauls
- Suspension and braking system rebuilds
- Electrical diagnostics and rewiring using correct components
- Panel repair, bodywork restoration and concours paintwork
- Interior refurbishment and retrimming with authentic materials
- Pre-sale inspections and provenance verification
- Complete nut-and-bolt restorations to original specification
Owning a 300SL Gullwing is a privilege, maintaining it requires the expertise of true marque specialists. At Hilton & Moss, we provide the skill, passion and facilities needed to ensure your Gullwing continues to perform, look and feel exactly as Mercedes-Benz intended.
Contact our team today to discuss your 300SL.