The R107 generation of Mercedes SL lasted 18 years, I find out why this particular SL was so popular. THIS MERCEDES SL 500 IS FOR SALE HERE - www.facebook.c...
I have had my 450SL 1976 for nearly 10 years now, it has got 163k miles and it still runs smooth. High mileage means nothing on these motors as long as they are maintained.
My dads just bought a 1989 300sl super low miles. Hands down the best classic to waft around in, any task you throw at these R 107's they do it with ease.
Well the Mercedes Benz, SL, 380,450,560 SL was the best of 2 worlds, you could get the elegance of one of the sedans, but you could also have a 2 door sports car, with a V-8, alloy wheels, leather interior, plus the same safety offered in the sedans,
The R107 was developed under the guidance of a team that included Friedrich Geiger who as Head of Styling would have had sway over Bracq and Berenyi's design. Interesting the R107 was the last car that Rudolph Uhlenhaut signed off. Uhlenhaut is credited as the father of the 300SL Gullwing and the SLR.
@@danielgerez3284 The 500 SL (the correct designation for this car) was not sold in North America. The closest thing to it available in N.A. (or Japan or Australia) is the 560 SL, which was available from model years 1986-1989. Unfortunately The 560 version of the car is bogged down with pollution control, huge front and rear bumpers, and quad round headlights. This is why many Americans dream of the European 500 SL. But no R107 was ever a fast car. They are all heavy, slow comfortable boulevard cruisers. There are lots of the several versions of the R107 for sale, but beware they are all now over 30 years old and almost all need a lot of work, unless top dollar is paid. They are great cars, but be aware of what you are getting yourself into if you buy one.
@@danielgerez3284 depends on condition, nice one with low milage around 15 000, to 25 or 30 high end. Still get them cheaper with some work to be done. Remember, high milage is not a big factor. These were made to last. Any case there are things needed to be replaced as plastics and rubber go bad just setting a long time. What i did was spend a thousand or two each year getting it were i wanted it. Still not done but have only a few more items to finish. They will hold their value, and hopefully go up in time. Check for rust issues, the 560s have undercoating but inside panels can rust. Hope you make out, take your time. I have seen others for sale when you least expect it. Where do you live? Lew
You'd hope so! Have had both, in fact, two r129 500SLs. Great cars especially the earlier 1989-mid 1992 cars and now starting that gentle rise in value. That said it's the R107 SL that I still have in my garage. The end of a particular era that Merc has never recaptured.
I have had my 450SL 1976 for nearly 10 years now, it has got 163k miles and it still runs smooth. High mileage means nothing on these motors as long as they are maintained.
My dads just bought a 1989 300sl super low miles. Hands down the best classic to waft around in, any task you throw at these R 107's they do it with ease.
Very well put together, great subject matter. I'd love to hear what your opinion is on a 350SL, in comparison to this. Keep up the good work!
Well the Mercedes Benz, SL, 380,450,560 SL was the best of 2 worlds, you could get the elegance of one of the sedans, but you could also have a 2 door sports car, with a V-8, alloy wheels, leather interior, plus the same safety offered in the sedans,
A good review of a great car.
Paul Bracq designed the sl before the w107. He did the entire generation of cars that came before the w107 & w116. Not the guy you mention here.
The R107 was developed under the guidance of a team that included Friedrich Geiger who as Head of Styling would have had sway over Bracq and Berenyi's design. Interesting the R107 was the last car that Rudolph Uhlenhaut signed off. Uhlenhaut is credited as the father of the 300SL Gullwing and the SLR.
How can I get one of these??
Spend money?
@@lewdecker1442 yeah but what’s the price tag ? Haven’t seen much about them
@@danielgerez3284 The 500 SL (the correct designation for this car) was not sold in North America. The closest thing to it available in N.A. (or Japan or Australia) is the 560 SL, which was available from model years 1986-1989. Unfortunately The 560 version of the car is bogged down with pollution control, huge front and rear bumpers, and quad round headlights. This is why many Americans dream of the European 500 SL. But no R107 was ever a fast car. They are all heavy, slow comfortable boulevard cruisers. There are lots of the several versions of the R107 for sale, but beware they are all now over 30 years old and almost all need a lot of work, unless top dollar is paid. They are great cars, but be aware of what you are getting yourself into if you buy one.
@@danielgerez3284 depends on condition, nice one with low milage around 15 000, to 25 or 30 high end. Still get them cheaper with some work to be done. Remember, high milage is not a big factor. These were made to last. Any case there are things needed to be replaced as plastics and rubber go bad just setting a long time. What i did was spend a thousand or two each year getting it were i wanted it. Still not done but have only a few more items to finish. They will hold their value, and hopefully go up in time. Check for rust issues, the 560s have undercoating but inside panels can rust. Hope you make out, take your time. I have seen others for sale when you least expect it. Where do you live? Lew
@@lewdecker1442 I live in Spain , I wanted to get one of these cars
The R129 was better.
You'd hope so! Have had both, in fact, two r129 500SLs. Great cars especially the earlier 1989-mid 1992 cars and now starting that gentle rise in value. That said it's the R107 SL that I still have in my garage. The end of a particular era that Merc has never recaptured.