bow ornament Gullwing - the right grille for Mercedes classic car 300SL

No other sports car in automotive history has such a striking recognition value as the Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. The sports coupé with its glamorous nose ornamentation not only wowed its fans when it made its first appearance in the early 1950s at the International Motor Sports Show in New York. Even today, the Mercedes Gullwing is one of the most popular collector's items among classic car fans. Year after year, this classic Mercedes tops its market value.

On the one hand, it is the upward opening gullwing doors, which, like many other components of the automotive industry, have their origins in motor and racing sports. On the other hand, it is the low elongated hood and the splash guards above the wheel arches that make this classic car so unique. But that's not all - another visual highlight and equally characteristic feature of the Mercedes Gullwing is the chrome-plated front grille. Without this radiator grille, the Gullwing would only radiate half as much glitz and glamour.

You have by chance discovered a Mercedes 300 Gullwing SL in a forgotten barn or recently acquired an old Mercedes on the classic car market? So a more or less costly restoration will surely come your way. However, if the Gullwing nose ornament is still present, there is a very high probability that it will have to be re-chromed. For a perfect fit of the radiator trim, however, a very good condition of the chassis is necessary.

Likewise, a professional workshop should be consulted for the chrome plating of the radiator grille and reconditioning of the vehicle. There are numerous workshops on the market that offer chrome plating of radiator grilles and classic car restorations at a very reasonable price. However, here you should not save in the wrong place and entrust the repair of the radiator trim only to a selected professional.

You take over the restoration work for the radiator grille yourself? This is no problem either. The company Niemöller from Mannheim sells Mercedes classic car spare parts of all kinds online, including radiator grille and various radiator trim. A competent team is also available to provide you with advice and support for the chrome-plating of the Gullwing nose trim. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us by phone or email.