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1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby BlueGalant HD » November 11th, 2010, 1:41 am

Over the last 100 years, Mercedes Benz has been responsible for designing arguably some of the most beautiful cars ever built. Sadly, most of these early examples have faded away or fell victim to the ravages of time; leaving but a handful of road going examples. So what did Hot Rods and Custom Stuff, located in Escondido, California do when a client asked for a fully custom vehicle that featured the design of a 50 year old MB classic with current MB technology? Their interpretation created something truly special.

The creators of the “Mercedes-Bent,” as the project was dubbed, strategically lengthened and widened a 1961 190SL body to fit over the platform and running gear of a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600 with a 6.0L twin turbo V-12 power plant. The result is this stunning vehicle which boasted old world charm, with all the new school bells and whistles.

The talented team at Hot Rods and Custom Stuff then came to RENNtech to give their modern classic stunning performance to match it looks. With that, nothing was left on the table and RENNtech provided our full line of performance tuning parts for their build. This included our carbon fiber air boxes and engine cover, ECU tuning upgrade, TCU upgrade, suspension lowering module, upgraded intercooler pump, RENNtech big brake kit 3 with 8 piston front calipers and 4 piston rears, RENNtech camber and toe suspension links and a 100% locking rear differential.

The Mercedes “Bent” proved to be one of the most touted cars to stroll onto the 2010 SEMA floor, winning the Mothers Choice Award for Excellence in Automotive Design.

Check out pictures of the Mercedes “Bent” in our photo gallery.

http://www.renntechmercedes.com/media_gallery.php?albumid=5537279439427135201

Also, head over to Hot Rods and Custom Stuff for more project photos:

http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/projects/mercedes-bent-1961-190-sl.html

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Re: Mercedes BEnz SEMA 2010

Postby De Dragon » November 11th, 2010, 1:45 am

Stunning!

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby eliteauto » November 11th, 2010, 8:23 am

beautiful

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby AGENT RORO » November 11th, 2010, 8:25 am

I need to change my draws.......

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby Halfbreed07 » November 11th, 2010, 8:26 am

fackable

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby foss » November 11th, 2010, 8:29 am

PIMP ride rite thurrr.

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby crazybalhead » November 11th, 2010, 8:30 am

beautiful!

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby noshownogo » November 11th, 2010, 9:02 am

engine and car almost look like twas meant to be, love the stance as well. The detail is simply amazing...

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby MG Man » November 11th, 2010, 9:04 am

mey
dey cldn't find some crossply whitewalls?
Time to buy de one de fella have rottenin dong under a mango tree i curepe

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby Glitch » November 11th, 2010, 9:06 am

WIN!!!!

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby noshownogo » November 11th, 2010, 9:30 am

i like the modern take on a timeless classic, seriously, this puts most new Merc's to shame

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby Cooper » November 11th, 2010, 9:33 am

I think they went a bit overboard on the wheel size.... other than that, it looks Great!

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby moti » November 11th, 2010, 9:51 am

Cooper wrote:I think they went a bit overboard on the wheel size.... other than that, it looks Great!



i agree, bigger wheel does not always fit the criteria on all cars.
don't know when people will start to understand this.



however this car does look quite epic in my book.

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby TechArt » November 11th, 2010, 9:53 am

Sweet car............

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby MG Man » November 11th, 2010, 10:43 am

could have left the engine cover off too, and showcase the mechanicals...............would better suit the look of a car from that period

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby RBphoto » November 11th, 2010, 11:22 am

I would rather they replicate the body from Carbon fiber/ fiberglass than chop up a classic shell to get those results. That said....it sweet.

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby snowman » November 11th, 2010, 12:12 pm

WOW...

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby Quicksilver » November 11th, 2010, 12:22 pm

MG Man wrote:could have left the engine cover off too, and showcase the mechanicals...............would better suit the look of a car from that period


but at the same time when you pop the hood, it sort of enhances the concept of giving new life to something of that era..

beautiful..

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby Soundwave » November 11th, 2010, 12:27 pm

daiz de bess modified 120y I ever see...

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby MG Man » November 11th, 2010, 12:33 pm

all dey missin now is ah canefield and ah bess driver

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby SmokeyGTi » November 11th, 2010, 1:01 pm

wow....wow..

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby gfbl » November 11th, 2010, 1:11 pm

gorgeous

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby bushwakka » November 11th, 2010, 9:03 pm

where de tyres?

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby nervewrecker » November 11th, 2010, 9:41 pm

bushwakka wrote:where de tyres?


rubber band tyre ftl, everything else win!

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby rossi » November 11th, 2010, 10:36 pm

SWEEEETTT........dinner mint sweet ah say!

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby Alpha_2nr » November 11th, 2010, 11:28 pm

O
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Gorgeous!

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby BlueGalant HD » November 12th, 2010, 12:41 am

MG Man wrote:mey
dey cldn't find some crossply whitewalls?
Time to buy de one de fella have rottenin dong under a mango tree i curepe


If yuh eh taking it PM me some details I'll buy it to add to the collection

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby legoRB » November 12th, 2010, 1:00 am

NICE!

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby LandHilux » November 12th, 2010, 12:34 pm

rell besssss...wen can i own ah piece of machine like dis :/

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Re: 1961 190sl "MERCEDES-BENT" @ SEMA

Postby Monk BANzai » November 12th, 2010, 12:49 pm

wud've increased the tyre profile...but apart from that....




bullable.

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