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Old 11-07-2017, 10:30 AM   #351 (permalink)
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They were talking about the MBZ 300SLR in the thread below.

Random TRANSPORTATION pictures - Page 1938 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
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W/ hydraulically actuated air-brake deployed







Quick way to make your car very unaerodynamic, but with a purpose.

https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.a...ge_mercedes_sl
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Unlike the Jaguar D-Type, the Mercedes 300SLR relied on drum brakes. And, of course, the revolutionary 'Air Wing'.

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