1980 Mercedes-Benz Gazelle
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The Mercedes-Benz SSK (W06) is a roadster built by German Mercedes-Benz between 1928 and 1932. The name is an abbreviation of Supersport Kurz, German for 'Super Sport Short', as it was a short wheelbase development of the Mercedes-Benz Model S. The SSK's extreme performance and numerous competitive successes made it one of the most highly regarded sports cars of its era. Fewer than 40 SSKs were built during its production span, of which about half were sold as Rennwagen, (racing cars). What does one do when they want to enjoy an extremely scarce sports car without the fear of selling one's soul to the devil and emptying one's retirement fund too? Simple, find a replica! You can enjoy driving it without fear of ruining a piece of history all the while keeping gobs of greenbacks in your wallet. It offers neo-classic styling that most folks will at least admire as it drives by, even if they don't know quite what...
