--- title: "This Wooden Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is Amazingly Detailed" date: "2022-05-15" modified: "2022-05-15" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-wooden-mercedes-benz-300-sl-gullwing-is-amazingly-detailed" categories: - "Mercedes-Benz News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Mercedes-Benz" --- # This Wooden Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing is Amazingly Detailed ![]() Most of us can't afford to own a [Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwin]()g, with decent examples averaging seven figures at auction. It's hard not to want one, though, the iconic Mercedes gullwing-coupe from the 1950s is still breathtakingly beautiful today. But if you don't have a million-dollar budget, you might have to settle for this one... which is made out of wood. Seen on the *Woodworking Art* YouTube channel, which features wooden recreations of countless cars, you can see how this wooden [Mercedes-Benz]() 300 SL Gullwing is made. Honestly, I wish I had the skill, patience, and precision to do literally anything as well as this man makes wooden sculptures and cars. The wooden Gullwing started out life as two big blocks of wood, which he cut down to the rudimentary shape of the Gullwing with a bandsaw. From there, he not only made the wheels/tires with a lathe, he also made hubcap inserts that fit perfectly, adorned with Mercedes' three-pointed star and everything. After drilling, cutting, and chiseling out the spots for the wheels, doors, hood, and trunk lid, he sanded it down to match the Gullwing's body shape perfectly. He even chiseled the slant-six engine into the bay, with a shocking level of detail. ![]() What's most impressive, though, is how he hollowed out its interior, carved out spaces for the iconic gullwing doors, and then made functioning doors with little struts, working door handles, and latches. Same goes for the hood and trunk lid, which use adorably tiny struts to open and close. He even made an entire interior, with seats, a dashboard, a steering wheel, and even a shift knob. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are remarkable--from the functioning doors, to the spare wheel in the trunk, to the working front end that steers when you turn the little wooden wheel. Potentially even more impressive is just how accurate and to-scale it is, considering it was made out of wood, by hand. I once felt rather accomplished when I made my wife a cutting board. Now I just feel shame. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOI3M3PGqqI&t=4s ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()