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 [...]
Meet The Parents: The Grandfather of All Fast Saloon Cars
This week a fantastic Mercedes-Benz 300SL 6.3 has been added to the showroom, and we believe this is a very significant car [...]
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 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 remain [...]
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 photo guide [...]
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 production [...]
What does reliability mean to you and your car?
Reliability means more than regular oil changes, but what does it mean to you?
Put it all on Black – Black Friday Special – SLSHOP Showroom November 2019
Apologies to those of you who clicked this link expecting a Black Friday Discount on our showroom - unfortunately that's just not [...]
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 [...]
Hot Property – The R107 SL Outside Temperature Gauge
In this hot weather it may seem like your social media feed is full of car dashboards and temperature gauges, but why no SL photos?
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!
Royal Flush – An SL Full House – SLSHOP Showroom June 2019
We thought a little blog was in order as our showroom currently has a full house... meaning we have in stock at [...]
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 as [...]
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. For a list [...]
Model Overview – The Mercedes-Benz 107 SL
Mercedes Enthusiast Feature - The R107 SL - An Overview This post was originally published in Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine. Manufactured for 18 years, [...]
What’s the plural of R129?
If you can have a school of dolphins, a gaggle of geese and a parliament of owls, then what do you call [...]
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 [...]
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 at Le [...]
R107 SL – Hard Top 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 a [...]
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
5 of our favourite ‘YoungTimers’ from Sotheby’s 2019 Sales (that aren’t SLs!)
Cars for sale at auction is not a subject we'd normally blog about. When buying a car at auction, there is always [...]
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.
Market Focus – The Mercedes-Benz W140 Coupe
In a world where there are so many huge and almost toxically unattractive modern cars, the W140 saloon and C140 coupe are looking more and more attractive.
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 – Bruce’s 500SL wins at annual SL Day
A proud moment for Bruce as his car takes Best In Show at the annual SL Day
Mercedes-Benz R107 Dimensions
Made to measure You’ve found the car, now it’s time to check its dimensions and make sure it fits into your life [...]
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: J̦rg Abthoff РFormer 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 the [...]
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 it [...]
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. Does [...]
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 service [...]
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 achilles [...]
Quentin Wilson’s Classic Car Show – The R107 SL
The SL Shop leant a number of cars to automotive legend Quentin Wilson to be featured in The Classic Car Show. Quentin [...]
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 [...]