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The sl stands for sports light which said it all for the first of the sls in the 1950s. Mercedes benz 107 resource center workshop repair manuals. They were sold under the slclass and slcclass model names, respectively. Since then he has not only owned many classic mercedes. Our products include complete interiors, replacement seat covers or upholstery, replacement seat pads, spring assembly, seat hinges, interior panels, top lid inserts, dash caps, carpets, convertible tops, headliners, rubber seals and. The 1971 r107 mercedesbenz sl took off where its r1 predecessor left off it offered a range of engines, and came with both soft and hard tops. Mercedes benz r107 sl for sale in uk view 42 bargains. The fifth generation of the legendary sl series of two door convertible sports cars was known as. At autojumble weve been scouring the worlds auction results to give you a view of how mercedes sl r107 prices have been doing over the last 15 years and weve found over 2,000 records. Mercedesbenz sl w1107 rubber washer for mounting wiper motor. The whole car had already been entirely waxoyled underneath in black, too, including the inner wheelarches where, annoyingly, you cannot now see. Mercedesbenz, the sl story, r107, c107 with buyers guide and chassis numberdata card explanation. With over 25 books and ebooks written about mercedesbenz cars, bernd s.

The mercedesbenz r107 and c107 are sports cars which were produced by mercedesbenz from 1971 through 1989, being the second longest single series ever produced by the automaker, after the gclass. Our classic body shop are frequently faced with undertaking works to cure the water ingress that can appear on the r107 models. For discounts on parts, information and technical advice, join the mercedes benz club uk here. They were sold under the sl r107 and slc c107 model names as the 280 sl, 280 slc, 300 sl, 350sl, 350slc, 380sl, 420sl, 450sl, 450slc, 450slc 5.

This sl typified 80s glitz, regularly starring alongside a pair of. R107 sl production spans nearly twodecades, with a variety of different drivetrains offered between both euro and usspec cars along the way. Few things in motoring portray affluence and opulence like a mercedesbenz sl. Water ingress is a common problem for the 19711989 r107 mercedes sl and slc. Welcome to our mercedesbenz r107 450sl technical articles section. Convertible, leather interior, petrol fuel, finance available, a fully restored classic that surprisingly drives like new.

The parking is a search engine for used cars, bringing together thousands of listings from all across the world. The 450 sl was produced up until 1980 when it became the 380sl. Mercedesbenz forum for the early mercedes sl roadster and coupe models. Mercedesbenzs renowned build quality quickly becomes apparent from the moment you close the door with a satisfying clunk. Dont hesitate to use the parking to find the car of your dreams. The release to both the 280sl and slc models can be seen as mercedes response to growing consumer concerns over the fuel shortages that were occuring at that time. The r107 sl is rightly regarded as the iconic classic mercedes of the 1970s and 80s. Mercedes benz 107 series r107 c107 workshop manuals 19721989 sl slc resource, 280 280sl 280slc 300 300sl 350 350sl 350slc 380 380sl 380slc 420 420sl 450 450sl 450slc 500 500sl 500slc 560 560sl. You can browse all kinds of models and filter your results by a range of relevant criteria including make, model, model year, and mileage. The sl came with a standard softtop with optional folding rear seats and the slc came with a detachable hardtop with rear seats. Depending on the angle you look at this, the r107 is either dramatically skyrocketing in value, or this seller has a flight of fancy when it comes to sale price. Initially, it was sold in v8 form only 350 and 450sl, although the extra engine capacity didnt add much power, but torque took a big leap and allowed it to be fitted with a much taller rear. In 1971 mercedes presented the 350 sl, an opentop twoseat roadster as successor to the 230250280 sl line featuring a 3. Weve gathered a vast collection of useful articles to help you repair many items on your mercedes.

Information about engine technical specs, mpg consumption, acceleration, dimensions and weight. It has the style, character and content to appeal to just about everybody. Alert me when more ads matching this search are added. The transition to a twoseater that offered both comfort and power made a compelling step forward with the mercedesbenz 350 sl r 107 of 1971. Specifications for all versions of mercedes benz sl r107.

This car was the last of the precat cars but the first of the diving board front and rear bumpers. Said to be a flawless oneoff, power comes from a handbuilt, amgtuned version of mbs m104 good for almost 290 hp. Mercedes classic cars r107 for sale car and classic uk. Up for sale is a one of a kind 1987 mercedesbenz r107 560sl roadster convertible with 5.

Save money by avoiding your mechanic and perform the repairs using the information weve provided here. Specializing in parts from 70s and 80s classic mercedes vehicles. Always found the 107 series mercedes benz convertibles to be vastly overrated and having owned one i have developed a genuine hatred for them. The mercedes benz r107 and c107 are sports cars which were produced by mercedes benz from 1971 through 1989, being the second longest single series ever produced by the automaker, after the gclass. Post 19856 facelift cars are better for rust protection and. The mercedesbenz r107 automobiles were produced from 1971 through 1989, being the longest single series ever produced by the firm, besides the gclasswagon. From the iconic 1952 w198 300sl gullwing coupe to the w1 1960s roadster, to the safe and stately r107 coupe of the 1970s and 1980s, to the superluxe amg necksnappers of the 1990s and 2000s, the mercedesbenz sl sport light series has meant something different in each of its many incarnations, all the while signifying taste, class, and old money in a way few other sports cars can claim. Or sign up for the mercedes benz club uk monthly enewsletter here. With our mercedesbenz wallets and bag you show always a sense of style. The level of quality and appointments was not compromised, being identical to those of the 350sl and 450sl models, the only difference really being in the engine compartment. The r107series sl was unveiled in 1971, presenting luxuryhungry buyers with stylish interiors, bigger engines and sharper, more contemporary bodywork.

The r107 replaced the w1 slclass in 1972 and was replaced by the r129 slclass in 1989. The books cover cars from the 1936 170v to the 2012 sl r231. Whether sporty or business look here can everybody. From the iconic 1952 w198 300sl gullwing coupe to the w1 1960s roadster, to the safe and stately r107 coupe of the 1970s and 1980s, to the superluxe amg necksnappers of the 1990s and 2000s, the mercedesbenz sl sport light series has meant something different in each of its many incarnations, all the while signifying taste, class, and old money in a way few other. Due to the selected materials and high quality workmanship our pieces look classy and enhance each outfit. You would not think of putting secondclass parts into your first class vehicle, but, if you dont know where to look for parts it could be costly. The common problem of water into the front footwells comes through the bulkhead heater plenum chamber. Mercedes benz used mercedes benz sl classic mitula cars. The mercedes benz r107 sl and c107 slc are luxury coupes with detachable roofs that were made from 19721989, making it the secondlongest running model from the company after the mercedes gclass. Mercedes benz sl r107 300 sl specs 1985 1989 technical specifications for years 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989. Find the best deals for used mercedes benz sl classic. Our products quality meets the highest international standards.

Specs, photos, engines and other data about mercedes benz sl r107 1971 1989. Having the longest production run of any mercedes car at 18 years it was inevitable that updates would be made during its life, and daimlerbenz succeeded very well in keeping it. Mercedesbenz slclass r107 19721989 technical articles. Mercedes benz sl r107 300 sl technical specs, dimensions. The r107 was the first sl to receive a v8, and its smooth and torquey delivery is in keeping with the overall character of the car. Bernd has been involved in the mercedes scene since the early 1970s, when he restored a prewar 170v cabriolet b. Classic mercedesbenz oem used and new restoration parts, plus aftermarket upholstery and maintenance parts. Koehling has proven to be an authority on the brand. The r107 was the first sl to receive a v8, and its smooth and torquey delivery is in. Mercedesbenz 280sl r107 1976 delivered new to italy with e.