1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing

The Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing was one of the standout vehicles of its generation. It was an automobile so impressive that in 1999 it was voted the “sports car of the century.” Called the gull-wing because of the way the doors opened, the SL stands for Super Light, referring to its racing-bred light construction.

It was also one of the top-performing streetcars of its era and the fastest production vehicle. It reached a top speed of 163 mph and was also a sports car racing champion, and Maroon 5 singer Adam Lavine owns one.