1972 Mercedes Benz 350SLC (C107) Review
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
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1972 Mercedes Benz 350SLC (C107) Review, walkaround, in-depth tour, and test drive
If you think today's Mercedes naming is confusing, around 50 years ago, it was way more confusing.
The R107 SL Class was the successor to the W113 SL Class (commonly known as Pagoda or Mr. Slim from the cigarette commercial). It featured 2 doors, 2 seats, and a removable roof. Alongside the R107, however was the C107 SLC Class which still had 2 doors, but had 4+1 seats, a non-removable coupe roof, and a wheelbase that is 14 inches longer. To make things even more confusing, the roadster/convertible R107 SL Class later on became the R129 SL Class, while the C107 became the C126 S Class Coupe/SEC, and even later became the CL Class.
The one we're reviewing here today is a 1972 Euro spec 350SLC which has a 3.5L M116 V8 engine making a 200PS, and 286Nm of torque, which was a lot for its time, and a 3 speed automatic. Despite these power figures being pretty healthy for its time, the engine car weighs around 2 tons, so don't expect this to be fast, especially for today's standards.
Rarer: 62,888 built vs 237,287 of the R107
1972 - 1989 (1971 - 1980 for the 350SLC)
Similar chassis to the W114, engines from the W108/W109/W111
200PS, 286Nm
3 Speed auto (4 Speed auto after 1980)
212kph top speed
ABS only after 1980
Recirculating ball
2050kg
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I have a 1974 350 SLC in Red with a four speed manual transmission! The first time I drove it I was absolutely blown away with the charm.
Was imported to New England CT in the 70’s.
Still running great?
@@KyleLiongCars ya I don’t get it! It can sit for two months but w a charged battery it starts right up! As soon as the idle comes down it drives super smooth. Just a lil play in the clutch. Then again it’s a 74
That’s pretty amazing for a car of its age
Nice to see that old radio. Becker makes still makes something similar , but it now has a card reader. I guess it's for folks who want to keep their cars period correct while being able to play MP3s.
I’d want one too but I bet it costs a fortuner
Back in 1971-72 when this was launched, It nearly costs $10,000, while a Jaguar E type Series 3 V12 was around $7500.
Quite expensive in its day, now prices are still reasonable, unlike E types which has risen dramatically in value.
Also that C107 is pristine ! The interior is stunning, probably one of the best C107s in the PH and they're quite rare here. Would love to see you review a Pagoda or even better a 190SL.
I’m dying to review a Pagoda or 190SL too hahaha
@@KyleLiongCars Or Mercedes 300SL Gullwing W198 if you can✌️👌👍🙏
@@chener77 Not sure I can get my hands on those hahaha
Great video Kyle. I have a newfound appreciation for the C107 SLC’s. Beautiful car.
Glad you enjoyed
Nice radio ! Great review thanks! Kyle
Thanks for watching :D
Finally! And again It was nice meeting you in the Karrera Showroom when you were reviewing this! 😁
Yes glad to have met you too
To the point and you appoint sentence structures in a short sweet manner. Nothing fancy and nothing unnecessary… good stuff and thank you
Thanks
Nice ride. Glad you're able to get classics
I’m pretty lucky to have friends who have them
Great review as always bro. Nakakatawa yung ibang parts 😆
Thanks bro
Replace the steering shock absorber/damper if it hasn't been done- this is a cheap and easy job and will help tighten up the steering.
I like the sound the doors make on old Mercedes-Benzs🎹🎶
The best next to Volvos
This restoration is 100%....👏👏👏👏
Gets even better haha! More stuff was done after this
1972 SL350 had 4,5L V8 engine.Mercedes changed it to SL450 in 1973,that represented displacement of the engine.Not in 1972
Beautiful car, well kept- elegance, love the looks.
Thanks! Will tell the owner
DREAM CAR DAAAANGGGG!!!
Same
hi bro… how ru doing lately? hope everything goes well with ya… Just to let u know my parents planned to buy a 300SL gull wing… but its in left hand drive…
Will that be legal to drive there?
Love the Euro bumpers and headlamps (I'm in the U.S. so the SLC's are less attractive looking here). Too bad they are heavy and underpowered. Need to drop a 6.3L in it!
Ooooh yes please. An M100 would work well hehe
Napaka sariwa love it Papi! 🤍🤍💪🏻💯
Oo sobra
@@KyleLiongCars sanay ako sa Mercedes-Benz pati Toyota dahil familiar kami ng Lolo ko even sa kamag-anak namin
Nice bro! Konti nlng ganyan hehe
Mercedes tourer with 4 seats? driver: dad front seat mom back sit: kids
Nice mercz. It's sure brought a lot fun during it's time, even until now. German techs at it's best. 🤗🐫🙏
Yes even today they are wonderful machines with different character haha
New subscriber 💕💕💕👍
Thanks!
Everything on this car makes since. The wiper pattern is parallel to cover most of the windshield. Duh
Oh
I have 1 here.
How’s it holding up?
Nice nakatago bluetooth radio hehe nice hack
Oo hax yan
Maganda yang MB na yan coupe
Oo
Cute boy…the car is not bad too…:)
Thanks
2,500 kilograms ??? im not too sure about that
Sorry ~1500 woops
@@KyleLiongCars yeah mistakes happens beautiful car im gonna go look at one right now lol
Nice! Go get one :)
In case the world runs out of fossil fuels, I wish these classics could be turned electric to at least stay alive
Also if the ever-evolving road safety standards wouldn't prohibit them from being driven ahaha
:(
Early!!
Glad you’re here
Great car, terrible review.
Thanks for that absolutely spectacular compliment to the car….. and to the review 🙊🙊🙊🙊