Signature Autosports Presents a Coachbuilt
300 SL-Inspired Coupe Built on Mercedes-Benz R170-Derived Architecture
15 May 2026 by Signature Autosports • Wilmington, North Carolina

Few automotive shapes are as instantly recognizable—or as emotionally charged—as the Mercedes-Benz® 300 SL Gullwing. Its long hood, dramatic doors, compact cabin, and unmistakable grand-touring proportions helped define an era of performance, elegance, and mechanical imagination.

Now available from Signature Autosports, this coachbuilt 300 SL-inspired coupe captures that spirit through a more modern lens.

Finished in deep blue over a warm tan diamond-stitched interior, this distinctive build blends vintage Gullwing presence with Mercedes-Benz-derived engineering, modern drivability, and everyday usability.

CLASSIC INSPIRATION. MODERN EXECUTION.

This is not a replica in the traditional sense.

It is a modern interpretation of one of the most celebrated silhouettes in automotive history—shaped with clear reverence for the original 300 SL, while built around a more contemporary platform designed for real-world enjoyment.

From its long, sculpted front fenders and signature side vents to its rounded rear haunches and unmistakable roofline, the design speaks directly to the Gullwing legend without feeling frozen in time.

The dramatic upward-opening doors are the centerpiece, of course.

But they are far from the only story.

The deep Bentley Sequin Blue Metallic exterior finish gives the car a rich, elegant presence, while polished trim, round headlamps, three-pointed-star-inspired front detailing, and wide performance wheels create a look that is equal parts classic grand tourer and modern performance coupe.

MERCEDES-BENZ DNA BENEATH THE SKIN

Underneath its coachbuilt bodywork, this coupe is based on a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire foundation—a vehicle closely related to the first-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK R170 architecture.

That connection matters.

Rather than relying on a vague or improvised platform, this build benefits from proven Mercedes-Benz-derived engineering, including a 3.2L M112 E32 SOHC 18-valve V6 engine paired with a 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic transmission.

The result is a car with genuine mechanical credibility beneath its dramatic exterior.

It delivers the sort of grand-touring character that suits the design: smooth, responsive, confident, and far more usable than the vintage icon that inspired it.

Not a museum piece.

Not a fragile tribute.

A car meant to be seen, driven, and enjoyed.

GRAND TOURING CHARACTER

The original 300 SL was never just about appearance. It was about presence, performance, and the sense that every detail served a larger purpose.

This coachbuilt example follows that philosophy in a more modern, accessible way. The compact proportions give it a planted, athletic stance. The wide wheels and low ride height add visual aggression.

The front splitter, side vents, and rear haunches give the car a purposeful edge without losing the elegance that makes the Gullwing form so enduring.

It is dramatic without being theatrical.

Refined without being timid.

And from nearly every angle, it carries the kind of visual impact that stops people mid-sentence.

A CABIN WITH WARMTH AND PRESENCE

Inside, the tan interior provides a striking contrast against the deep blue exterior.

Diamond-stitched upholstery covers the seats and door panels, giving the cabin a tailored, coachbuilt feel. The warm Golden Brown Merino leather continues across the dashboard, steering wheel, and surrounding trim, creating an inviting grand-touring environment rather than a stripped-down sports car interior.

The overall effect is rich, classic, and purposeful.

It complements the exterior beautifully—adding warmth and craftsmanship to a car already defined by shape, stance, and mechanical presence.

A DISTINCTIVE BUILD WITH A STORY TO TELL

This is not an ordinary collector car. It is not trying to be a factory 300 SL. It is something different: a carefully executed modern homage that brings one of motoring’s most beloved designs into a more usable, approachable, and mechanically familiar package.

The engineering beneath reinforces the R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK connection that makes this build especially compelling.

Classic Gullwing emotion.

Modern Mercedes-Benz-derived structure.

A design that turns heads before the engine even starts.

OWN THE REIMAGINED GULLWING

Offered by Signature Autosports, this coachbuilt 300 SL-inspired coupe is available now with an asking price of $249,950.

For additional details, call or text +1 (910) 632-0260 or email us directly. We’re happy to provide a FaceTime® walkaround, answer your questions, or help coordinate worldwide shipping.

Or better yet—fly into ILM, just 5 miles from our workshop, and experience this modern Gullwing-inspired coupe in person.

Because some cars are bought for transportation.

Others are bought because walking away from them simply isn’t an option.

Thanks for looking… and have a great day!

The Signature Autosports Team

Year: 2004
Make: Chrysler
Model: Crossfire
Trim: Coachbuilt 300 SL-Inspired Gullwing
VIN: 1C3AN69L34X007225
Stock #: 007225A
Price: $299,950 USD

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