Gullwing-American

By Thrillist

Published on 5/27/2011 at 4:00 AM

Headed by a San Antonian whose Mercedes addiction began with his very first car, this new company takes the Benz-love infinite steps further, having tapped a team of German experts to build a stronger, faster 300SL Gullwing -- the same iconic ride that won the '52 Carrera Panamericana even after its windshield was shattered at 120mph by a vulture, who somehow mistook the car for a carcass.