Looks - Mclaren SLR Stirling Moss or 300 SLR?

chevelle · 16th September 2009, 16:23

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

theMAG · 16th September 2009, 17:11

Well, thats easy. One was revolutionary and the other one is evolutionary.

AltoHoncho · 16th September 2009, 18:01

Togther these two machines is representing the pedigree in true sense. Awesome machines, truly.

gomzi · 16th September 2009, 18:31

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

bivin · 16th September 2009, 18:57

my friend!! fathers will find choosing between their kids easier than answering this question!!

predatorwheelz · 16th September 2009, 19:37

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.

chevelle · 16th September 2009, 19:56

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Originally Posted by bivin

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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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz

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.

GTO · 17th September 2009, 11:29

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.

cooldude1988765 · 18th September 2009, 22:01

I would pick the 09 slr anyday

amit V8 · 19th September 2009, 00:34

the 300SLR always, just look at it. AWESOME!!

Cyrus43 · 19th September 2009, 01:10

Is there some competition?? Of course the 300

14000rpm · 19th September 2009, 08:57

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

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.

predatorwheelz · 19th September 2009, 10:39

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!

Dippy · 19th September 2009, 15:27

Poll added to the thread

chevelle · 19th September 2009, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Poll added to the thread

and which one will you vote for? reasons?

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer in terms of looks?
Mclaren SLR Stirling Moss	8	72.73%
300 SLR	3	27.27%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

16th September 2009, 16:23	#1
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,298 Thanked: 554 Times View My Garage	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 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by chevelle : 16th September 2009 at 16:27.
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16th September 2009, 17:11	#2
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,821 Times View My Garage	Well, thats easy. One was revolutionary and the other one is evolutionary.
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16th September 2009, 18:01	#3
AltoHoncho BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 581 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Togther these two machines is representing the pedigree in true sense. Awesome machines, truly.
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16th September 2009, 18:31	#4
gomzi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 798 Thanked: 236 Times	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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16th September 2009, 18:57	#5
bivin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 982 Thanked: 232 Times	my friend!! fathers will find choosing between their kids easier than answering this question!!
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16th September 2009, 19:37	#6
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,733 Thanked: 2,166 Times View My Garage	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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17th September 2009, 11:29	#8
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,833 Thanked: 321,563 Times View My Garage	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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18th September 2009, 22:01	#9
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 222 Times	I would pick the 09 slr anyday
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19th September 2009, 00:34	#10
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	the 300SLR always, just look at it. AWESOME!!
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19th September 2009, 01:10	#11
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Is there some competition?? Of course the 300
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19th September 2009, 10:39	#13
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,733 Thanked: 2,166 Times View My Garage	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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19th September 2009, 15:27	#14
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,740 Thanked: 4,119 Times	Poll added to the thread
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