2002 Mercedes Benz CLK-GTR Roadster - Approved

2002 Mercedes Benz CLK-GTR Roadster

When I was working with G&K Auto Conversion/CEE Labs on Nissan Skyline GT-R's, they had a few Porsche 959, McLaren F1, and even this Mercedes Benz CLK-GTR Roadster that was having EPA compliance work completed. Show or Display exempts the vehicle from NHTSA/DOT requirements, but it still needs to meet EPA requirements if you plan on driving the vehicle.   This Mercedes is a great example of a Show or Display car. Very unique, very expensive. Has some basis in production car parts by a major manufacturer.  Only 26 total street cars. 20 hardtops, and 6 roadsters.

"After the completion of the 20 original CLK GTRs, AMG's specialist group H.W.A., who had assisted in the construction of the CLK GTRs, began construction of a roadster version of the CLK GTR. Built either by modifying an existing CLK GTR or by building a new car from spare chassis and parts, these cars were modified with the removal of their roofs as well as a reconstruction of their engine covers. Also the rear wing was replaced by a separate black wing, close to the one on the race CLK-GTR. Further the Roadster can be recognized by its different grille, which had a large star in it instead of a small version above it. Two rollbars integrating the cockpit headrests were used not only for structural integrity, but also rollover protection. A total of six CLK GTR Roadsters were built by the company."

One of only six CLK-GTR Roadsters

"Ilmor Engineering provided enhancements to the engine, increasing displacement from 6.0L to 6.9L. This increase in displacement coupled with the removal of a racing air restrictor allowed for 612 PS (450 kW; 604 hp) and torque to 775 N·m (572 lb·ft). Mercedes-AMG claimed 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).
The Guinness Book of World Records recorded the CLK GTR as the most expensive production car ever built at the time, with a price of $1,547,620(USD)."

2002 Mercedes Benz CLK-GTR Roadster

Source: Wikipedia and 2009gtr.com

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1991 Pegaso Z-103 - Not Approved

1991 Pegaso Z-103

The 1991 Pegaso Z-103 is another example of a kit or replica car that was not approved for Show or Display.  There were only 11 made, but being a  replica of an earlier car does not make it historically or technologically significant.  In a couple of years, it will be over 25 years old and exempt from NHTSA/DOT standards.


"In 1991 a financial group in the country, in collaboration with a British company (the design firm IAD), presented in the reissue market Pegaso Z-103 SS1 to be produced in limited series. Only 11 were manufactured cars. The Z-103 Replica takes a Rover V8 engine of 3.9 liter aluminum interior very similar to the original model with leather trim made by Artespaña.

As for the exterior, the design of this two-seater roadster is true to an embodiment of Catalan Serra bodybuilder 1955, although windshield has greater angle of curvature on the sides. Also incorporated frameless windows in the doors, as in the original version had "windows" clear plastic emergency. On the back it incorporates three lights on each side, as the original model did not comply with current legislation.

Also, the fabric roof is more broad and straight, providing more space for the occupants, and bumpers are available at both ends of the body and outside rearview mirror.

Other changes which affect the operation of the car consist of disc brakes (instead of the drum), the gearbox five speed synchronized steering rack and tank situated above the rear axle, which in the most protected original.

Source : http://pegasos.webcindario.com/mserra.htm

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2009 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss - Approved

Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss

The 2009 Mercedes Benz SLR Stirling Moss is the perfect example of a car that fits Show or Display. 75 cars produced, more power lighter weight than a standard SLR. Technologically significant.   If you don't know who Stirling Moss is, then you should look him up. The car is very unique, very expensive, and probably not something that would ever get more than about 2,500 miles in a year.



"The SLR Stirling Moss is a limited edition (75 vehicles) of the series, which uses a speedster styling that does not include roof or windscreen. The design is inspired by the 300 SLR race car, and was by Korean designer Yoon Il-hun. It was to be the last series of the McLaren SLR built under the partnership between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, until McLaren announced their own final edition of the SLR in late 2010.
The supercharged V8 engine is rated 650 PS (480 kW; 640 hp). The car's top speed is 350 km/h (220 mph) with acceleration from 0–100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds. The car is approximately 200 kg (440 lb) lighter than the regular model.[13]
The SLR Stirling Moss began production in June 2009, after SLR Roadster's production ended in May 2009. All 75 cars were produced by December 2009. The SLR Stirling Moss has MSRP of €750,000 and was available only to SLR owners.[14]"

From Wikipedia.

 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss

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1986 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS 500 - Approved

Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500

This is another show or display approved car, that is now over 25 years old,  exempt from NHTSA import requirements, and over 21 years old so its EPA exempt in its original configuration.  The RS500 was a specialized version of the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS. Only 500 of them were produced, and the basis for a lot of race cars.


"After finishing the 5000 production cars, Ford produced another 500 units of evolution according to the racing rules. This was the RS500. I was fortunate to see one of them on the road many years ago. It distinguished from the regular RS Cosworth by an additional boot spoiler, a larger whale tail and an additional air intake on the top edge of the front bumper.

The name RS500 implied both its production number and its power output – in racing version, it produced a firebreathing 500 horsepower ! In the road car, the YBD engine got strengthened cylinder block, larger Garrett T31/T04 turbocharger, larger intercooler and upgraded fuel injection to produce 224 horsepower, 20hp up from the RS Cosworth. This engine produced more turbo lag than the original while delivering little performance edge, but with some aftermarket tuning it could easily extract up to 350 horsepower. For a car weighing only 1.2 ton, you can imagine how fast it could be...

In motor racing, RS500 was a formiddable player in its time. It won World Touring Car Championship in 1987 and European Touring Car Championship in 1988. If not FIA imposed weight penalties to stop it from winning, it could have achieved even more success. "

Source: Autozine

If you think it might look a bit like a Merkur XR4Ti, then read on.

"Many of the suspension differences between the standard Sierra and the Cosworth attributed their development to what was learned from racing the turbocharged Jack Roush IMSA Merkur XR4Ti in America and Andy Rouse's successful campaign of the 1985 British Saloon Car Championship. Much of Ford's external documentation for customer race preparation indicated "developed for the XR4Ti" when describing parts that were Sierra Cosworth specific. Roush's suspension and aerodynamics engineering for the IMSA cars was excellent feedback for Ford. Some production parts from the XR4Ti made their way into the Cosworth such as the speedometer with integral boost gauge and the motorsport 909 chassis stiffening plates"



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1983 Robin Hood S7 - Not Approved

Robin Hood S7

The 1983 Robin Hood S7 was not approved for Show or Display. Its pretty easy to see why this car was not approved, its a kit car, based on a Lotus Super 7. Not a production car, who knows how many made. Not technologically significant.  However, this car is now over 25 years old so it is NHTSA/DOT exempt, and over 21 years old its EPA exempt. It is a kit car, so it might fall into some odd areas of the law, so check before importing. 

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