Watch a $5M Mercedes 300 SLS Crash into a $1M Lister-Jaguar at Goodwood

by  |  On March 26th, 2015  |  In Auto News

Crashes happen all the time at Goodwood Road & Racing, but it is not as often that it occurs between two rare cars such as this one-off 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS and an equally rare 1959 Lister-Jaguar. The Mercedes (to the rear) was being driven by the F1 legend, Jochen Mass—and the Jaguar was in control of the experienced amateur, Tony Wood.

1955 Mercedes Crashed into 1959 Jaguar

The incident happened during practices at the 73rd annual Goodwood Members’ Meeting. The Jaguar was reported to be slowing to enter the pits when the Mercedes came up on it too fast to stop in time. Neither driver was seriously injured, but both cars took quite a beating.

1955 Mercedes Crashed

The aftermath of the Mercedes “Porter Special” 300 SLS included a jammed steering wheel and front wheels (it had to be taken off the track with a winch and a flatbed truck). The car got its name from its California builder, Chuck Porter, who rebuilt the car from a previously wrecked 300SL Gullwing. It is estimated to be valued at somewhere around $5.9 million USD.

The Lister “Knobbly” Jaguar was able to be pushed off the track, but its rear-end was crunched a good foot or more above where it is supposed to sit. The car was originally designed by Brian Lister and is estimated to be worth $1.5 million USD. Neither cars were damaged beyond the point of repair, so we expect they will be up and at it again within a couple months of their restorations—which should be covered by their (likely very expensive) insurance policies.

Eric J. Leech is a born and bred auto enthusiast who has been a gear-head ever since he crawled out of his crib and got his Kool-aide stained mitts on a 67 Camaro SS (red, black bucket seats, no air-conditioning). He's since become an automotive journalist for a variety of sources, including DUB Magazine, American Auto Press, Import Tuner, Turbo & High Performance, and has also worked as a content provider for the Discovery Channel's, Mean Green Machines. Follow Eric J. Leech at Google+

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