A unique Mercedes SLS 300 had been ordered from derby to be shown off at the Sussex track on weekends . But disaster struck as it ploughed into the back of a 1959 Lister - 500 as it slowed to enter the circuit 's pit lane . Fans were left stunned as the cars smashed into each other before coming to a halt , badly damaged , on the track . Neither driver was badly injured , although it is feared the prize bill for the two cars will be well in excess of £ 100,000 .
A unique Mercedes SLS 300 had been transported from Germany to be shown off at the Sussex track on Saturday . But disaster struck as it ploughed into the back of a 1959 Lister-Jaguar as it slowed to enter the circuit 's pit lane . Fans were left stunned as the cars smashed into each other before coming to a halt , badly damaged , on the track . Neither driver was badly injured , although it is feared the repair bill for the two cars will be well in excess of £100,000 .