A post 86 Signal Red Full House – 300SL, 420SL, 500SL and 560SL all in stock
Launched in 1971, the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL underwent a significant update in 1986. For the last three years of production, Mercedes-Benz [...]
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 [...]
How to read a Mercedes-Benz R107 SL VIN plate
The basic details of your classic Mercedes-Benz SL can be deciphered from the vehicle identification plate, but [...]
The R107 SL: Where have all the colours gone?
Regular readers will notice that Signal Red appears in our showroom more often than any other colour, but why is that? [...]
Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda – What did it cost new?
As a reference guide, here are the official prices of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda W113 as quoted back in 1969. [...]
The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL – Early Car or ‘Late’ Car…?
Built from 1971 to 1989, the Mercedes-Benz R107 enjoyed a lengthy production run with only minor changes taking place during this [...]
You can have any colour you like… Four new cars
Here at SLSHOP we pride ourselves on the variety available in our showroom at any given moment, and sourcing the very [...]
Midnight Club – True Blue
We had to take the opportunity to photograph these three special cars, all together in the showroom and all finished in [...]
Road Test – Modern Mercedes-Benz R230 SL vs Classic R107 SL
Writer and Scottish Resident Andrew Martin usually drives a Mercedes-Benz R230 Brabus, a special car in it's own right... So we leant [...]
Time Capsules – A moment with three Low Mileage SLs
With less than 22,000 miles between the three, these ultra low mileage SLs are really something special. Kyle Fortune was given special [...]
Digging for Buried Treasure – R107 SL Service History Nuggets
As the world's leading R107 SL specialist, what do we look for when considering cars for our showroom? First and foremost, we [...]
The Mercedes-Benz R129 – Early vs Late – The 1998 Facelift
We take a look at the key year for the R129 - 1998 and the final facelift before the R230 arrived.
Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC – Reassuringly Expensive – Part 2
Some time ago we posted about a 560SEC that had arrived in the showroom, noting that it was one of the most [...]
The Very Definition of Low Mileage – Part 2
Here at SLSHOP we take pride in being World’s leading Classic Mercedes-Benz SL specialist. Our reputation does give us access to some [...]
The relevance of antiquity – why a classic Mercedes-Benz SL is more relevant than ever
When the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL first arrived in 1971 it was an instant hit, a car so good that it would [...]
Why 1960s Mercedes-Benz cars are more popular than ever
Over the last 18 months we have been watching a steady climb in the popularity of cars from the 1960s. The Pagoda [...]
The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Paint Colour Photo Guide
The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL was available in 97 different colours throughout it's 18 year production run. This blog is a [...]
The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Interior Trim Guide (1989)
The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL was available in a wide variety of exterior and interior colours and finishes, throughout the 18 year [...]
Classic Car Buyer Beware – The importance of due diligence
The past few weeks have been interesting for the classic car market. Challenging times are upon us, and a UK wide lockdown [...]
The first ZERO emission Mercedes-Benz SL R107 – SLSHOP
When it comes to the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL, we have built our fair share of painstakingly crafted show winning cars. Over the [...]
Celebrity Provenance and SL Ownership
We keep a close eye on SLs for sale all over the country, always curious as to what's being sold, when [...]
What do Willow, Thistle and Pine have in common…?
You'd be right in saying they are all trees. You'd also be right in saying they are the names of Mercedes-Benz colours [...]
R129 SL Engines – A Timeline
A look at the R129 and it's engine history. Do you know when the Straight Six was replaced by the V6..? You should!
What made the R107 SL an icon?
The precision with which everything moved, the powerful engines and the premium materials that swathed the cabin combined to make the SL achingly desirable.
Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC – Reassuringly Expensive – Part 1
Our showroom currently boasts a superb 63,000 mile C126 560 SEC. Whilst doing some research on the car, we decided to look [...]
Mercedes-Benz 126 SEC – Standard Equipment and Factory Options
As a reference guide, here is a complete list of standard equipment and factory options for the Mercedes-Benz C126 Coupe range as [...]
Mercedes-Benz 126 SEC – What did it cost new?
As a reference guide, here are the official prices of the Mercedes-Benz 126 Coupe or SEC as quoted back in 1989. For [...]
Mercedes-Benz R107 SL – Standard Equipment and Factory Options
As a reference guide, here is a complete list of standard equipment and factory options for the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL range [...]
Mercedes-Benz R107 SL – What did it cost new?
As a reference guide, here are the official prices of the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL as quoted back in 1989. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 [...]
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 [...]
The History of the Mercedes-Benz SL
1954 to 1963 - The W198 SL In 1950 Mercedes-Benz team manager Alfred Neubauer had witnessed 3 Jaguar XK120 cars [...]
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 [...]
Can I drive an R 107 SL every day?
We tackle some of the burning questions you've been dying to ask about R 107 SL ownership
About the Mercedes-Benz W140
We take a look at the S Class range, whilst showing off a really exceptional car from our showroom
What is an R129 Silver Arrows Edition?
We give you the lowdown on this uber special edition R129.
R129 SL Alternatives – 1989
Join us as we delve into 1989 with a full wallet and a thirst for an automotive adventure.
R107 SL Alternatives – 1975
Join us as we delve into 1975 with a full wallet and a thirst for an automotive adventure.
Buying an R129 SL – What to look for
Attractive, capable, usable and fast appreciating. Here's our rundown of what to look for when buying an R129 SL.
Bruce’s Cars – W126 560 SEC
Bruce remembers his W126 560SEC
Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Dimensions
Made to measure You’ve found the car, now it’s time to check its dimensions and make sure it fits into your [...]
Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Buying Guide
BUYER’S CHECKS Buying a good R107 SL can be a very rewarding experience. Buying a bad one can leave a hole in [...]
Model Overview – The Mercedes-Benz 107 SLC
Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine takes a look at the state of play in the SLC market. Is this the bargain of the moment?
Exclusive interview: Jörg Abthoff – Former Head of the Engine Department at Mercedes-Benz
Exclusive interview: Jörg Abthoff - Former Head of the Engine Department at Mercedes-Benz Dr Jörg Abthoff talks exclusively to SLSHOP about [...]
A high mileage 500SL from eBay – how bad can it be?
The SL Shop offer a comprehensive health check for all generations of SL. John found this one on eBay with no [...]