The sl variant was a 2seat convertibleroadster with standard soft top and optional hardtop and optional folding seats for the rear bench. Mercedesbenz of loveland, a premier mercedes dealer in loveland, co, offers new, used and certified preowned mb vehicles for customers in cheyenne, wyoming, ft. R107 and c107 from the 350sl to the 560sl and 500slc. The mercedes benz 500sl for sale at the classic motor hub was delivered new in may 1988 through callanders mercedes benz in glasgow. Here at the the sl shop we stock a massive and everexpanding range of classic. Spanning from 1980 to 1985 the 380sl had many desirable features and was sold on the east coast by mercedes benz usa over the five years at a variety of price points ranging from just under 40 thousand at the beginning of the decade to just under 50 thousand by the middle.
Mercedes benz model 107 service manual library youtube. The r107 and c107 took the chassis components of the midsize mercedes benz w114 model and mated them initially to the m116 and m117 v8 engines used in the w108, w109 and w111 series. Gorgeous silver with exceptional gray leather interior. Auto motor, motor sport, mercedes benz, roadster, slc, luxury cars, books. Get the best deals on parts for mercedesbenz 280sl. The original idea was suggested by american importer max hoffman, who perceived a market for a toneddown gran prix car tailored to affluent performance enthusiasts in the booming postwar american market, which remains. Mercedesbenz is a trademark and passenger car manufacturer of the premium class, trucks, buses and other vehicles of the german concern daimler ag. Mercedesbenz, everything you want to know about the sl r107 and slc c107, from the 350sl to the 450slc and 500sl rally. Time capsule 1989 mercedes 500sl with 965 miles is for sale. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 30 amg slc 43 models in cheyenne. Back in the day, motorweek got their hands on one, a 1983 mercedesbenz 380sl in the middle of the production run. If you have an interest in the slslc, this book tells their story. Oct 25, 2014 1972 mercedes benz 600 kompressor jay lenos garage duration. In 1980, mercedes benz revamped its sl lineup of sporting luxury convertibles with the introduction of the 380sl.
Schedule service to get mercedes service done at the mercedesbenz of loveland service center. The w129 mercedesbenz sl320 was launched in 1989 as a replacement to the r107. Review the r107 1989 mercedes benz 560 sl is a timeless classic that can be comfortably driven auto europa naples. The answers to all of my questions were to be found in an excellent book by. Mercedesbenz r107 heater blower motor replacement 1972. In 1988 amg teamed with daimlerbenz for its motor racing comeback in the german touring car championship. Michelin primacy mxv4s connect the car to the road and paired with the revamped suspension and allnew body mounts offer the ultrasmooth ride quality youd expect from a mercedesbenz roadster. New mercedes 107 vacuum element for defroster 280sl 350sl 380sl 450sl 500sl. Despite the variety of different models, the main focus of attention has always been on the outrageously fast, luxurious. When mercedesbenz finally retired its venerable r107 platform in 1989, theyd sold variants of the luxury convertible for almost two decades. Mercedesbenz is a german global automotive company known. With over 220 pages and more than 150 mostly recent color photos, it comes with a comprehensive buyers guide, looks at price developments up to feb. The mercedes benz slclass is a grand tourer sports car manufactured by mercedes since 1954.
And they thoroughly enjoyed being seen in a pinnacle luxury convertible. Used mercedesbenz amg slc 43 for sale in cheyenne, wy. Join us in our mercedesbenz technical forum message board and ask a. With its simple yet superb build quality, this car has become an icon for its bulletproof reliability, satisfying power, and aggressive good looks. The mercedesbenz r107 and c107 are sports cars which were produced by mercedesbenz. The mercedes benz 560sl was the last in the long line of r107 mercedes convertibles, and represented over 17 years of refinement since. Daimler benz, classic mercedes, mercedes benz cars, book photography. The period covered by this book saw the appearance of some of the most iconic mercedesbenz models every produced most notably a fabulous series of supercharged sports tourers with ss, ssk, 500k and 540k designations. You are now browsing for mercedesbenz sl 107 parts. Throughout its entire 18 year production it was available as a 2 seat convertible with removable hardtop. The designation sl derives from the german superleicht, english. Is it totally necessary to remove the window and lift motor assembly to replace the door check assembly. Not only does the book give you the history of the development of the r107, it also gives you technical specifications and production figures.
The mercedes benz r107 took the chassis components of the mid size sclass w116 the mercedes benz r107 sl variant was a 2seat convertibleroadster with standard soft top and hardtop and optional folding seats for the rear bench. Jun 26, 2017 when mercedesbenz finally retired its venerable r107 platform in 1989, theyd sold variants of the luxury convertible for almost two decades. Book information for mercedesbenz sl and slc 107series. Choose the suitable mercedesbenz sl r107 model and order now car parts for mercedesbenz online at autodoc. In the first half of the 1980s mercedes benz produced the mercedes benz 380sl. Wdbba48d3ha074005 produced from 19861989 and built on the. Triple black amg camshafts,high compression pistons,msd ignition,first gear start. With over 25 books and ebooks written about mercedesbenz cars, bernd s. Black is an unusual colour for an r107 sl, not one that we come across every day, more so with a. R107 sl production spans nearly twodecades, with a variety of different drivetrains offered between both euro and usspec cars along the way. Jul 17, 2012 mercedes benz models included in this manual. Mercedes 107 pdf service and repair documents mb107. Mercedesbenz w107 classic car parts shop niemoellers.
Our products quality meets the highest international standards. April 06, 2020 car brands update logos to promote social distancing in an effort to promote social distancing, car manufacturers such as volkswagen, audi, and mercedes. After four decades, the r107 sl is still a fashionable and popular vehicle, so prices have remained strong. Oct 26, 2016 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. 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. I am under the impression they could be loosened and moved enough to make room to get the door stop assembly past it.
Optional extras included a factory hardtop in matching smoke silver, cruise control and headlamp wipers. When the r107 sl was launched in 1971, few realised that the car would become mercedes longestlived model ever, lasting a whopping 18 years. It was sold alongside the 500 sl with minor external changes, improved front wheel suspension new brakes and a 5. Shop mercedes benz amg slc 43 vehicles for sale in cheyenne, wy at cars. An slc of any variety is a rare car these days, but one with less than 10,000 miles is creeping towards holy grail territory. Find a good example and you should have a surefire investment in the long term. Mercedesbenz 380sl classics for sale classics on autotrader. The auto check vehicle history scores 560 sls at 25 45. The sl stands for sports light which said it all for the first of the sls in the 1950s. The 380 sl was the least powerful of the us imported r107 roadsters, with u. The 107 chassis was also an incredibly longlived member of the mercedes benz family, remaining in production until 1989. The mercedesbenz slclass is a grand tourer sports car manufactured by mercedes since 1954. Series 107 280sl 280slc 300sl 350sl 350slc 380sl 380slc 420sl 450sl 450slc 500sl 500slc 560sl.
The r107sl was a twoseat car with a detachable roof. Mercedes benz r107 technical articles 450sl 19721986 replacing the window. It was the only mercedes roadster during its entire production. This mb was purchased brand new at sun motor cars in camp hill pa where. The 107 chassis was also an incredibly longlived member of the mercedesbenz family, remaining in production until 1989.
Mercedesbenz r107 mercedes benz coupe, mercedes 500, vintage cars. From autumn 1985 mercedesbenz offered a closedloop catalytic converter on all passenger car models with petrol engine. It was specified in smoke silver 702 with medium red leather 277 interior. Sophistication, meet power the ls1swapped benzvette. It replaced the w1 slclass in 1971 and was replaced by the r129 slclass in 1989. Mercedes benz, everything you want to know about the sl r107 and slc c107, from the 350sl to the 450slc and 500sl rally.
Mercedesbenz 190 19841988 avtomotive repair manual. Smashwords the mercedes r107c107 a book by bernd s. For discounts on parts, information and technical advice, join the mercedes benz club uk here. Effective in reducing exhaust emissions, this environmentally friendly technology came with all sl models in the r 107 series. S that was ever offered for sale to public t say that for many r107 cars. Or, see what other questions readers have asked about this article. Browse our mercedes benz 380sl parts catalog fcp euro. Mercedesbenz r107 technical articles 450sl 19721986. Pdf documents, maintenance and repair mercedes benz.
Black is an unusual colour for an r107 sl, not one that we come across every day, more so with a 300sl. Review the r107 1989 mercedesbenz 560 sl is a timeless. It is a production number 7 which makes it one of the first r107 mercedes that rolled of the production line and offered for sale, right after production of famous w1 pagoda ceased, making it a great piece of mercedes benz sl history. The model featured a standard removable hard top which could be raised at the touch of a button and removed to reveal a fully electronic soft top.
The 380 sl was the least powerful of the us imported r107 roadsters, with. Fills in a lot of gaps that exist in the other books on the car. The 380 sl and 380 slc models were first introduced in march 1980. The mercedes benz 560sl was the culmination of the european automakers r107 chassis. Mercedes 107 engine motor repair manuals 350 450sl, 450slc, 380sl, 380slc, 560sl note. History of the 19801985 mercedesbenz 380sl in 1980, mercedesbenz revamped its sl lineup of sporting luxury convertibles with the introduction of the 380sl. From autumn 1985 mercedes benz offered a closedloop catalytic converter on all passenger car models with petrol engine. After the the mercedes benz factory ceased production of the beautiful mercedes benz w1 in 1971, we had to wait a further twelve months before the ultra new and radical mercedes benz sl r107 model was showcased at mb showrooms to eager buyers all around the world and was to be an instant successful chapter for the german factory. Chrome, eightwindow mercedesbenz wheels styled after a late90s eclass and sized at 15. Few things in motoring portray affluence and opulence like a mercedesbenz sl. Mercedes r107 560sl 380sl 450sl convertible soft top 19721989 black stayfast fits. Lillington, nc 27546 93 miles from you 1983 mercedesbenz 380sl. Join us in our mercedes benz technical forum message board and ask a question to one of our many automotive experts. Mercedesbenz, the sl story, r107, c107 with buyers guide and.
The mercedesbenz 500sl for sale at the classic motor hub was delivered new in may 1988 through callanders mercedesbenz in glasgow. Mercedesbenz r107 window motor replacement 19721986. 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. Mercedesbenz fined for mishandling recalls the settlement stated that in the 101 recalls made by mercedesbenz between 2016 and 2018, roughly 40 percent were out of compliance. Mercedesbenz sl and slc 107series 19711989 the complete. The 380 was a further development of the r107 chassis, which was first used in 1972 by the 350sl, and then later by the 450sl. Mercedesbenz of loveland new mercedesbenz and used car. 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.
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. Mercedesbenz sl 350 for sale used cars on buysellsearch. The w129 mercedes benz sl320 was launched in 1989 as a replacement to the r107. Mercedesbenz 450sl classics for sale classics on autotrader. Or sign up for the mercedes benz club uk monthly enewsletter here. Mercedesbenz 500sl r107 by auto clasico cars and motorcycles, dream. Mercedesbenz, the modern sl cars, the r107 and c107. These amazing cars are moving in price and now there is finally a great book on the history of the series. May 12, 2012 the 560sl is the r107 everybody seems to want. Mar 17, 2017 folks in the united kingdom still lusting after the r107 generation mercedes benz 500sl can now get one from 1989 with just 965 miles on it. 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 fined for mishandling recalls the settlement stated that in the 101 recalls made by mercedes benz between 2016 and 2018, roughly 40 percent were out of compliance. Gateway classic cars is excited to present this 1985 mercedesbenz 380sl convertible at our milwaukee location.
It was a far more bulky car than its lithe predecessor, but also had many more creature comforts. When it arrived i had some questions about the engine, transmission and chassis. 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. Get new car specials and mercedes benz lease offers online. Now that its over 20 years old, the mercedes benz 560sl has gained a demand from car enthusiasts all over. Based on a shortened chassis from the w124 saloon the sl320 was technologically very advanced.
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