Gianyar – A replica of the Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing ordered by MPR Chairman Bambang Soesatyo alias Bamsoet is displayed beautifully at the Tuxedo Studio workshop in Gianyar, Bali. Bamsoet bought the car for IDR 5 billion
Currently, Bamsoet’s Mercy car is just completing the trial phase or trial. Bamsoet plans to take the car after September 18.
“Bought for IDR 5 billion. But, I said, let it be displayed here (at Tujsedo Studio) first. Mr. Bamsoet will come here later (visit Tuxedo Studio),” said Tuxedo Studio Owner Puji Handoko to detikBali in Gianyar, Saturday (9/8/2023).
Tuxedo Studio builds replica cars that are very similar to the original. The car body is painted gray or silver with blood red accents on the interior. The car seats are upholstered in red and white checkered fabric, making the car look elegant.
Interior of a Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing replica car ordered by MPR Chairman Bambang Soesatyo alias Bamsoet at the Tuxedo Studio workshop in Gianyar, Bali. Photo: Aryo Mahendro/detikBali
Interestingly, there were two suitcases of clothes vintage in the car. The two red suitcases, medium and large, are actually suitcases that came with the car like the originals.
According to Handoko, the Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing in its day was often used for picnics or traveling long distances. Even so, the car’s original price of US$ 4.5 million (aluminium version) still has space in the back which is intended for luggage and a petrol tank.
“It can be used for luggage too. Same with the gas tank,” said Puji.
Co-Founder of Tuxedo Studio, Gusti Handoko, said that Tuxedo Studio made the car that Bamsoet ordered two years ago as identical to the original as possible. Starting from the frame, body, rims, and others.
However, there are several parts that have been deliberately made to suit the comfort of today’s users. As a result, the replica car looks classic while remaining modern.
“We really adjust it for comfort. Our selling point is that it is a classic car that is the same as the original. In general, it is exactly the same, but comfortable to use every day. For example, (use of) the AC is the same power steering,” explained Gusti.
Meanwhile, the Mercy Gullwing door window is only the front part of the car window that can be opened. This was made to suit Bamsoet’s comfort as a user.
“If it’s at the level of Bamsoet or our clients, you definitely won’t open the window. Privacy is important. Well, the Gullwing’s glass can’t be opened. The only thing that can be opened is the door. In Jakarta, we can open the door with a gun. ” he said.
A replica of the Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing ordered by MPR Chairman Bambang Soesatyo alias Bamsoet is displayed at the Tuxedo Studio workshop in Gianyar, Bali. Photo: Aryo Mahendro/detikBali
Not only the Mercy 300 SL Gullwing. Bamsoet also ordered replica cars from other brands from Tuksedo Studio. Namely, the Porsche 550 Spyder racing car.
Gusti was reluctant to divulge the price of Bamsoet’s red Spyder 550 replica car. What is clear is that the car, which originally cost US$ 4 million, is already finished and ready to be displayed or driven.
“Wow, we can’t yet (say how much it costs). The original price is four million dollars. And it is indeed a racing car. However, there is a (Porsche Spyder) version that can be used daily,” he said.
Just like the Mercy Gullwing, the 1953 alert car was made by Gustu and his friends exactly the same as the original. However, the car uses a 1970 VW Frog engine.
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2023-09-09 06:43:11
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