I thought I'd posted that Jay Leno found a '55 300SL Gullwing former racecar, and barnfind... but here it is since I can't find a previous post about it

the 2nd owners broke the motor, stuck it in a storage container, and never got the motor fixed and it waited for someone to remember it.

See a video, a gallery, and Jay informing you all about it at http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/photos/1955-mercedes-300sl-gullwing-coupe/4678/#item=115270 or get the latest Motor Trend Classic magazine, it;s great!

Or read about it online at http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/extras/articles/jay-leno-restores-a-vintage-mercedes-benz-300sl-gullwing/