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$10 Million Barnfind: Jay Leno Reveals the Rarest Mercedes Gullwing Ever Discovered

This is what buried treasure looks like in 2025. ???? Jay Leno uncovers one of the most extraordinary automotive discoveries in recent history — a 1956 Mercedes-Benz Alloy Gullwing, one of just 29 ever made, and the only unrestored survivor. Hidden away in a Los Angeles storage garage for nearly 60 years, this ultra-rare, all-aluminum Gullwing was once forgotten — until now. Jay walks us through the incredible backstory, the preservation details, and why this hand-built piece of Mercedes racing history sold for nearly $10 million. This isn’t just a car — it’s a time capsule. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime look inside one of the most important barn finds in automotive history.

English
  • Originally Aired May 12, 2025
  • Runtime 18 minutes
  • Created May 12, 2025 by
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