Semi’s don’t do much for me. Some are fast. Some race. Some have funny aerodynamic aids. I do recognize why we need them, most especially why racing teams need them. Still, though, a truck that’s equal parts racecar and gear hauler would be ideal. Lucky for me, Mercedes-Benz had just that. Do you know the car […] More »

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing originally owned by the Hollywood legend Clark Gable which was featured in the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction on January 19. Both Clark Gable and the car itself are icons of their time. It was expected to sell for over $2 million at the auction, but bidding stalled at $1.9 million. The car was not sold due to the reserve it carried. But later on, it was eventually sold for $1.85 million.