Should you buy a Mercedes R107?
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- We think the Mercedes R107 makes for a classy looking classic that is both usable and dependable. Thousands of these cars were produced meaning buyers are spoilt for choice in terms of condition and specification, and many specialists are there to help should you require any parts or even fancy buying a freshly restored car. Whether you go for a 350SL, 450SL, 500SL, 560SL or even one of the 6 cyl models you are going to find yourself in a handsome looking car capable of cruising like the best of the American machines, which makes for some magic motoring with the top down.
Interesting links:
The SL shop - www.theslshop.com/
Kaiser Classic - kaiserclassic.se/
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:56 Why did we pick this car?
08:00 Build quality
10:23 History
13:16 Engines and dynamics
17:23 Colour options
19:46 Special editions
21:26 Racing history
25:00 Buying and owning
29:00 Values
31:49 Would we buy one?
38:20 Outro - Авто та транспорт
I have opportunity to acquire a 113,000 mile US spec 79 450SL. It is rust free but it has paint issues below the belt line. Seats have been recovered it has not been on the road for 10 years but runs, drives and stops. Your video is helping me make up my mind and I’m going to scrounge up the $4500CAD asking price. It will need mechanically gone through of course. It is nice to see that younger people such as yourselves find these so appealing.
Like your video on the R107. I too love their look and timeless design. I loved driving it for the first time. What I don’t like is rebuilding one of these beautiful cars. I have taken my 1987 560SL completely apart. Every nut and bolt has been reconditioned or purchased new genuine MB including the entire suspension and the M117 engine. At this very moment my engine is torn down and on an engine stand. I’m now trying to purchase main bearings for this car which seems impossible. Not even Mercedes has been able to answer which bearings to purchase. And MB claims thrust bearings are no longer available. I tried an aftermarket and that didn’t fit like I feel it should. I love looking at my 87 in the garage for the past 14 years. One day I hope to drive mine again.
Wow, that's a massive undertaking! Thanks a lot for sharing, and I hope you'll be able to source the parts to get her back into service!
I just bought a completely original 1989 560SL in excellent, low mileage condition. I love it. This is what “German engineering” was. Solid, very high quality materials, well built, nothing falling off, breaking, or rattling. Silky smooth with enough power. A pleasure to drive. Its a cruiser not a sports car by todays standards. But I smile more driving it than my 2022 Corvette. These R107s are so gorgeous and iconic. Im glad I chose this over a restored vintage muscle car which cannot compare in quality. My brain wanted a R129 SL but my heart chose the R107.
love this session! thanks lads
Thanks a lot for watching!
I just sold my 1988 560SL with 2100 original miles on it. Black with Maroon Interior.
That's a classy spec, and some seriously low miles too!
Love my 1975 450 SLC here in Calif. Still driving it, at least once a week. Take it to the foothills at the end of each month. It's in solid condition a true classic MB.
Lovely stuff! Thanks for sharing and for using your car as intended! 👍
US based here. I found a 82 380 sl that exterior wise is pristine. Interior driver seat has a little bit of cracks but nothing serious. dash has one small crack but otherwise mint. Old guy was previous owner before and replaced every major issue with the car. Heck even the AC works great. Guy wants 10k, does anyone think its worth? Also, whats the deal with back seats in this thing? The vin plate says 2 seater but it has a back bench that can be removed.
R107’s are very hard to find (a pristine one ) here in the USA
I can kind of see why, they've been affordable for so long that the remaining cars have been run into the ground. Coupled with bulletproof mechanicals that make them run even longer before giving up the ghost.
I like the laid back discussion
Thanks a lot!
nice Video full of passion. here in Germany for a good one they sell not under 50k.
Wow, that's a huge price difference! We are really passionate about cars, I'm happy it's coming across on video.
Thanks for watching! 👍
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Gulledej! Så får det bli. 😁
Awesome video!
I would love to see a video about the Alfa romeo giulia gtv.😁🙌
Thanks a lot! The Giulia is a great shout, I'll add it to our (incredibly long) list! 👍
Enjoyed your talk Thanks! Note. The 560SL was also sold in Japan (LHD) and Australia (RHD).
I did not know that, thanks for the enlightenment! 😄👍
I love my 280 SL as it is 100kg lighter than my 500 sl
What colour code is that one behind you ? Is it for sale?!
You don’t mention the 1972-1981 450 SLC
I think we do mention it but we don't focus on any particular model (rather than perhaps the 450 SLC 5.0). Thanks for watching! 👍
Watching you guys is like watching 2 Stoners mumble. A script and an idea of topics would really help you out a lot
OMG I know. Forty minutes talking about an R107 and we didn't see the car, let alone get a review. Yawn, Yawn, Yawn....
If you have to ask, dont bother🎉🎉
300SL is the sweet spot.
Interesting, I've heard the same thing. In fact, I even think I mentioned it in the episode! Thanks for tuning in!
Not for me. I want the 5 speed transmission and the electronic ignition.
@@jamesreckling6697 You could have specified the five-speed manual transmission for the 300SL though most in this country were four-speed automatics. There are some available in the UK but they are very rare. Not sure what you mean about the electonic ignition.
@@chrispoulson3215 I was retiring to the 5 speed automatic that was used from 96 on.
That makes more sense. Apologies.
You all should drive the successor and superior R129.
I would love to have a go in one of them! They seem like a massive step on from the R107 tech wise.
@@classickproductionco if you can get one get a 96+ newer model. They have 5 speed electronic trannys, electronic fuel injection and are way more reliable than the earlier models. For instance they don’t have the biodegrade wiring harnesses that Mercedes used from 93 to 95.
That is some great consumer advise, thanks! The biodegradable wiring is probably what scares me the most, thanks for clearing up when Merc stopped using it!
The R129 is SO boring , not as stylish.
@@richardjohnson4186 Wow I have never heard anyone say that! Bruno Sacco considered it his “masterpiece”.