Project Mikkola: A SportLine Commission by SLSHOP
From some angles, the age of driving seems to be fizzling out. Despite significant numbers still commuting to work and families [...]
Reimagining the SL R107 as a 21st Century Restomod
Thursday 8th July, 2021 Birthdays are both a time to reflect and a time to plan. To celebrate 50 years of [...]
How to raise and lower your Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Soft top
The fabric soft top on a Mercedes-Benz R107 SL is fabulously designed and elegant, but it must be used correctly. In [...]
How to safely remove your Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Hard top
The Mercedes-Benz R107 Hardtop turns this roadster into an elegant coupe, but at 75kg, it can be quite a handful. In [...]
Limited Edition Parts Catalogue
We’ve all had it, something on your car gets damaged or begins to fail that makes you wonder “Where on earth [...]
‘WOT’ does it take to build an inch-perfect Pagoda…?
It might be the end of 2020 but as one thing ends, another begins... One happy customer [...]
What does Mechanical Reliability mean to you?
Does your classic car consistently function as a car, or is it a driveway ornament with an unpredictable personality? When [...]
Our Cars – A Very Special 250SL Pagoda – SLSHOP Restorations
The Mercedes-Benz 250SL is the rarest of all three 'Pagoda' models, with production numbers far overshadowed by the much more numerous earlier [...]
Our Cars – The Very Best 300SL You Can Build – SLSHOP Restorations
This Signal Red Mercedes-Benz 300SL came to us with a simple brief… make it better than new. Ordered by a customer with very [...]
Our Cars – Bruce’s Very Own 500SL Restoration – Magazine Feature
This article was originally featured in Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine A true Labour of Love, Bruce's 500SL would go on to become [...]
Mercedes-Benz 420SL R107 Crank Position Sensor available at SLSHOP
Mercedes-Benz SL R107 420 Rear Crankshaft Position Sensor - 0021539128 (OE part number 0021539128) This product is incredibly rare and difficult [...]
Our Cars – The ‘SVR’ Pagoda Restoration – Magazine Feature
This article was originally featured in Classic & Sports Car Magazine 'Epic Restoration' - The story of SVR, one of our [...]
Our Cars – The 500SL SportLine – Magazine Feature
This article was originally featured in Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine We built a 500SL SportLine to order for a very special customer. [...]
Our Cars – The 300SL SportLine – Magazine Feature
This article was originally featured in Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine 'Pure Sport' - The story of the 300SL SportLine, the R107 reimagined [...]
Our Projects – Andrew’s 300SL – A family heirloom
Welcome to Our Projects - This is a section of ClubHouse where we can showcase the work we do, the cars [...]
Case Study: SLSHOP Health Check
Our Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Health Check is a comprehensive look at your SL, covering more than 300 aspects of your car. [...]
Introducing SportLine Zero – The first electric classic Mercedes-Benz SL
It gives us great pleasure to finally pull the cover off SportLine Zero... The world's first fully electric Mercedes-Benz R107 SL. [...]
SLSHOP acquires haul of classic Mercedes SL parts
In our position as World’s leading classic Mercedes-Benz SL specialist, we get our fair share of interesting offers and propositions. If [...]
How to have the Perfect Post Lockdown Road Trip
As Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, we tend to invest a great deal of time waxing lyrical about driving classic cars. Improving your car [...]
The Classic Mercedes-Benz Lockdown Guide – A ‘to do’ list for when there’s not much to do
For many of us in the UK and Europe, April is looking rather odd. Normal operating procedure at this time of [...]
Classic Mercedes-Benz Parts | SLSHOP Parts Store
Our aim is simple… We want you to keep your SL running like the day it left the showroom by bringing you [...]
What does mechanical reliability mean to you and your car?
In this four-part mini series on classic car reliability, we are looking at the wider definition of reliability in the context of [...]
What does inspirational reliability mean to you and your car?
In this four-part mini series on classic car reliability, we are looking at the wider definition of reliability in the context of [...]
What does financial reliability mean to you and your car?
In this four-part mini series on classic car reliability, we are looking at the wider definition of reliability in the context of [...]
What does emotional reliability mean to you and your car?
In this four-part mini series on classic car reliability, we are looking at the wider definition of reliability in the context of [...]
What does reliability mean to you and your car?
Reliability means more than regular oil changes, but what does it mean to you?
Storing your SL over winter? Our Top 10 Pre Storage Tips
Cars do not like sitting unused for great lengths of time. Batteries lose charge, brakes start to seize, electric motors begin to stick, fluids begin to break down… the amount of time it takes for these things to happen can vary but it’s important to understand that your car needs regular use. Here's our Top 10 Tips for storing your classic.
R107 SL Heater Blower Motor Cover
Here we give you the lowdown on what should be a very simple and inexpensive part... but this is one that [...]
113 Pagoda Set Up – The Details
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRPj8DiXsus There is a big difference between a Pagoda that looks good from afar and one that stands close scrutiny… There is [...]
R 107 SL Rear Seats
Rear seats were a factory option on the R 107 SL, and an expensive one at that... But we offer a solution to fit rear seats in your SL!
R 107 SL Interior Wood Panels
Being a luxurious grand tourer, the R107SL is adorned with lashings of wood and chrome. Which bits do you need to replace?
R 107 SL Rear Valance Panels
The Mercedes-Benz R 107 SL has a three-piece rear valance, originally made of steel or aluminium. Here are your options for replacement parts.
R107 SL – Hard Top and Soft Top How To
The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL is a three-in-one classic car. It can be a hard top coupe, a top down convertible or [...]
Rust Prevention from The SLSHOP
British, French and Italian cars used to oxidise between MOTs... How do you protect your pride and joy from the elements?
Mercedes Enthusiast Feature – Bruce’s R107 500SL Rebuild
Mercedes Enthusiast - 500SL Rebuild Feature This post was originally published in Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine. When Bruce Greetham bought a tired [...]
Classic & Sports Car Feature – The ‘SVR’ Pagoda Restoration
The customer said "build the best car that you possible can" and this was the end result.
Mercedes Enthusiast Feature – The R107 500SL SportLine
500 SL SportLine - Mercedes Enthusiast Feature This post was originally published in Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine. In 2016, SL shop in Warwickshire [...]
R107 SL Cruise Control Module
Mercedes SL Cruise Control Module Nothing signifies classic luxury better than a Mercedes R107 SL cruise control module that was fitted as [...]
R107 SL Rubber Overmats
A premium product that not only looks great but protects the interior of your beloved SL.
R107 SL Rubber Seals
A crucial part of your SL and it's ability to keep the water out.
R107 SL Wooden Dashboard and Console
Cracked wood will detract from the appearance of your SL, especially from your view inside the cabin.
R107 SL Handbrake Cover
A simple addition to your car that makes a world of difference to the interior.
Bruce’s Cars – W124 220 Coupe
Bruce’s 124 Concours Story When our Managing Director Bruce Greetham talks about some of the cars he has taken to concours [...]
Bruce’s Cars – Fintail Sit Rep
Bruce has been restoring a Fintail for a number of years - here's how the progress has been lately.
Does my Mercedes-Benz SL need an SL Shop health check?
The SL Shop’s Sam Bailey explains what an SL Shop Health Check is all about, what it achieves and what areas [...]
Is your Mercedes-Benz Pagoda set up correctly?
The SL Shop’s Sam Bailey explains why The SL Shop are the go to place for restoring and refining your Pagoda. [...]
How to fix a rusty Mercedes-Benz R107 SL bulkhead
The SL Shop explains how they rectify the problem of a rusty bulkhead on an R 107 SL, a well known [...]
Building the perfect 500SL – an award winning R107
The SL Shop walk you through what it takes to build an award winning SL. This 500SL came to us as what [...]
The SL Shop modified a classic SL – it’s incredible.
The SL Shop have built the SL you always wanted. By making subtle modifications to the engine, suspension, chassis and brakes, The [...]
A walk around the new home of The SL Shop
The SL Shop is now 10 years old, and after 10 years of selling, servicing and restoring the finest SLs on the [...]
Why buy your Mercedes-Benz parts from The SL Shop?
The SL Shop have been providing high quality parts for 10 years, and our continued growth and success is down to a [...]
Servicing your SL the SL Shop Way
The SL Shop introduce a new range of oil and air filters, developed and built to Mercedes-Benz quality standards. Find out more