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Mclaren SLR Stirling Moss 8 72.73%
300 SLR 3 27.27%
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Old 16th September 2009, 16:23   #1
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Looks - Mclaren SLR Stirling Moss or 300 SLR?

I came across this photo and was blown away by the looks of these two beauties.

Even after close to 55 years, the 300 SLR still manages to hold its grace against the new SLR. it looks astonishing. i quite like the new slr too but 300 slr is still

I would like to hear other member's opinion about which car looks stunning
the 2009 SLR Stirling Moss or the 1955 300 SLR

My vote goes for 2009 SLR Stirling Moss. A looker

I am not sure if we should consider performance here, as these two are 50 years apart. Nevertheless, for their own time they are extremely modern in technology. So lets keep it to looks only.

P.S: Note to the mods, if possible please add a poll to gauge member's opinion for the same
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Old 16th September 2009, 17:11   #2
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Well, thats easy. One was revolutionary and the other one is evolutionary.
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Old 16th September 2009, 18:01   #3
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Togther these two machines is representing the pedigree in true sense. Awesome machines, truly.
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Old 16th September 2009, 18:31   #4
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I'll plump for the 300 SLR - classical elegance, very very powerful (even for today), and legendary to boot, because of its (in)famous history
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my friend!! fathers will find choosing between their kids easier than answering this question!!


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My vote goes for the 1955 SLR. Remember that the 2009 model apes its looks, and it wouldnt have existed had the original not been such a legend.
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Old 16th September 2009, 19:56   #7
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my friend!! fathers will find choosing between their kids easier than answering this question!!


indeed, i was so confused choosing one of them. finally choose 2009 SLR. Initially i liked 300 SLR a lot, but a little bit of more analysis and felt that with current innovation in technology, 2009 SLR is much better.

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My vote goes for the 1955 SLR. Remember that the 2009 model apes its looks, and it wouldnt have existed had the original not been such a legend.
Agreed that it is influenced from 1955 SLR, but i wonder, if Mercedes was to design a similar supercar today, how would have 2009 SLR stacked up against the competition. In terms of look, personality, character, ability to become legend does it have all these characterisitc to carry it off on its shoulder?

That's why this thread.
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Old 17th September 2009, 11:29   #8
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Though I'm fairly vocal about my love for classic designs, and dismay for most modern design philosophies, I have to vote for the '09 SLR here. It's an awesome design.....and will age well too. The 300 SLR just doesn't do it for me.
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I would pick the 09 slr anyday
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the 300SLR always, just look at it. AWESOME!!
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Is there some competition?? Of course the 300
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Is there some competition?? Of course the 300
I'd choose the '55 SLR over th '09. why? its the big daddy and its got a timeless design. looks sinous even today.
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Well well, votes going 6-3 in favour of the 55 SLR, with only Chevelle, GTO and Cooldude1988765 favouring the 2009 car . Mebbe its time to introduce a poll!
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and which one will you vote for? reasons?
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