Skip to content
  • We Are SLSHOP
  • The world’s leading classic Mercedes destination. Welcome to SLSHOP.
tel +44 (0) 1789 337 070
SLSHOP
  • HOME
  • Buy or Sell a Mercedes
    • Mercedes For Sale
      • Find your dream Mercedes
      • New Builds
      • Consultancy
      • In Preparation…
      • Classic Mercedes Wish List
    • Sell Your Mercedes
      • Let us help you sell your car
      • Showroom Consignment
      • Appraised Sale
      • Classified
      • My Adverts
    • Buying Guides
      • W190 SL
      • W113 SL
      • R107 SL
      • R129 SL
      • R230 SL
      • The SL Market

      • Buying

      • SLSHOP Warranty

      • We are SLSHOP

  • Workshops
    • W113 SL Tailored Services
      • W113 Pagoda Servicing
      • W113 Pagoda Setup
      • W113 Pagoda Restoration
    • R107 SL Tailored Services
      • R107 Servicing
      • R107 Bulkhead Repair
      • R107 Correct Restoration
      • USA to Euro Cosmetic Conversion
      • Hard & Soft Top Adjustment
      • Bulkhead Check
      • SportLine
    • R129 SL Tailored Services
      • R129 Servicing
      • R129 Diagnostics
      • R129 Restoration
      • R129 Roof operation fix
    • BN COL 1
      • Epic Restorations

      • Improving

    • BN COL 2
      • SLSHOP TV

      • We are SLSHOP

    • Classic Mercedes-Benz Workshops
      • Complete Health Check
      • Structural Check
      • Engine Check
      • Brake Check
      • Under Body Check
      • Classic Mercedes Restoration
      • Modern Classics Servicing
      • Pre Season Check
      • SLSHOP MOT
    • SLSHOP Supporting services
      • Detailing
      • Hardtop Storage
      • Vehicle Storage
      • Transportation Support
      • Valuation Certificate
      • Rust Protection
      • SLSHOP Service Process
    • CARE
      • Certified Servicing
  • Events
    • Cotswolds Tour
    • The Borders Tour
    • Open Days
    • 60 Years of the Pagoda
    • Track Days
    • Rally Experience
  • Parts Store
    • W113 Pagoda Parts
    • R107 Parts
    • R129 Parts
    • Sportline Parts
  • JOURNAL
  • We Are SLSHOP
  • SLSHOP Membership

Proud Owners: Lee Craze

As the World’s leading SL specialist, we are fortunate to […]

  • Understanding
  • Enjoying
  • Improving Advice
  • SLSHOP TV
  • The Market
  • Proud Owners
  • In the Press
  • 190 SL
  • W113 SL
  • R107 SL
  • R129 SL
  • R230 SL
  • All Other

As the World’s leading SL specialist, we are fortunate to meet some great people through our work. Many of our customers have become friends, and Lee Craze is a prime example.

We were first introduced to Lee when he arrived for a health check in a recently purchased Mercedes-Benz R107 500SL in Signal Red. The car had come from another dealer, but Lee wanted a complete check of the vehicle. As we got to know more about Lee, it became obvious that this was a true petrol head, a man with a passion for Mercedes-Benz cars and the ambition to build a small collection.

The Health Check showed some significant areas of improvement for the car, including the all-important bulkhead. As the work commenced on Lee’s 500SL progressed, Lee’s visits to SLSHOP became more regular. Lee is a larger than life character, a booming personality that’s great fun to have around the showroom. Bruce, Sam and Lee formed a friendship over a shared passion for all things classic Benz.

During one if Lee’s visits to check on his car, he was drawn to an immaculate Signal Red 300SL in the showroom. The car had been completely restored by SLSHOP and was having the final checks ready to be offered for sale. Within an hour of spotting the car, Lee had bought it.

Perfection… Lee just had to have it.

“I hadn’t planned to buy the car, it was just here in showroom and looked magnificent, all finished and all done.”

With plans to tour with the 500SL and cherish the 300SL, Lee knew his automotive collecting had begun.

Further conversations with Bruce moved onto the subject of a Pagoda, which one to have, what colour, what interior… it wasn’t long before Lee acquired a beautiful Anthracite Grey car, sourced by SLSHOP and given some significant improvements in our workshops.

Now with three SLs in the collection, Lee wanted to up the ante. With a 300SL and a 500SL to play with, Lee got curious about the SportLine. Combining the svelte characteristics of the 300SL with a manual gearbox and some clever tweaks to the suspension, the SportLine was just too exciting a proposition to ignore. Not long after driving it for the first time, our red 300SL SportLine took up permanent residence with Lee.

SportLine… One drive and Lee was hooked.

With an impressive collection of SLs developing, it was time for something a little different. This time it would be the wonderful 300SEL 6.3 that caught Lee’s attention.

With its gangster reputation and imposing looks, the big 6.3 suits Lee’s style and personality. All of the cars see regular use, but Lee particularly likes surprising people with the big saloon.

“I was filing her up at the petrol station and noticed some guys admiring the car. I overheard one of them say ‘I bet it’s not the 6.3’ before his mate went round to the back of the car to check for a badge…. Then I heard him yell ‘f*ck me it is a 6.3!’. That really made me smile!”

Lee drives the SportLine whenever he can, and kindly leant us cars from his collection to display at the Caffeine & Machine Day and our Open Day. If you saw the SportLine at our Open Day, it was because Lee loves to show it off!

Over the last few years we have enjoyed working with customers like Lee, helping source excellent and quite specific cars for people and going the extra mile to assist with the curation of collections. Lee isn’t the only customer we have sold multiple cars to. Anyone who has spent time with Bruce and Sam knows the dedication to the cars and the level of expertise that goes into building them.

Lee understands that when you buy an SLSHOP car, you’re buying into the family, and you’re buying the very best.

We’re confident that Lee will be back for another car in the not too distant future.

He hasn’t got an R129 in the collection just yet…

As the World’s leading SL specialist, we are fortunate to meet some great people through our work. Many of our customers have become friends, and Lee Craze is a prime example.

We were first introduced to Lee when he arrived for a health check in a recently purchased Mercedes-Benz R107 500SL in Signal Red. The car had come from another dealer, but Lee wanted a complete check of the vehicle. As we got to know more about Lee, it became obvious that this was a true petrol head, a man with a passion for Mercedes-Benz cars and the ambition to build a small collection.

The Health Check showed some significant areas of improvement for the car, including the all-important bulkhead. As the work commenced on Lee’s 500SL progressed, Lee’s visits to SLSHOP became more regular. Lee is a larger than life character, a booming personality that’s great fun to have around the showroom. Bruce, Sam and Lee formed a friendship over a shared passion for all things classic Benz.

During one if Lee’s visits to check on his car, he was drawn to an immaculate Signal Red 300SL in the showroom. The car had been completely restored by SLSHOP and was having the final checks ready to be offered for sale. Within an hour of spotting the car, Lee had bought it.

Perfection… Lee just had to have it.

“I hadn’t planned to buy the car, it was just here in showroom and looked magnificent, all finished and all done.”

With plans to tour with the 500SL and cherish the 300SL, Lee knew his automotive collecting had begun.

Further conversations with Bruce moved onto the subject of a Pagoda, which one to have, what colour, what interior… it wasn’t long before Lee acquired a beautiful Anthracite Grey car, sourced by SLSHOP and given some significant improvements in our workshops.

Now with three SLs in the collection, Lee wanted to up the ante. With a 300SL and a 500SL to play with, Lee got curious about the SportLine. Combining the svelte characteristics of the 300SL with a manual gearbox and some clever tweaks to the suspension, the SportLine was just too exciting a proposition to ignore. Not long after driving it for the first time, our red 300SL SportLine took up permanent residence with Lee.

SportLine… One drive and Lee was hooked.

With an impressive collection of SLs developing, it was time for something a little different. This time it would be the wonderful 300SEL 6.3 that caught Lee’s attention.

With its gangster reputation and imposing looks, the big 6.3 suits Lee’s style and personality. All of the cars see regular use, but Lee particularly likes surprising people with the big saloon.

“I was filing her up at the petrol station and noticed some guys admiring the car. I overheard one of them say ‘I bet it’s not the 6.3’ before his mate went round to the back of the car to check for a badge…. Then I heard him yell ‘f*ck me it is a 6.3!’. That really made me smile!”

Lee drives the SportLine whenever he can, and kindly leant us cars from his collection to display at the Caffeine & Machine Day and our Open Day. If you saw the SportLine at our Open Day, it was because Lee loves to show it off!

Over the last few years we have enjoyed working with customers like Lee, helping source excellent and quite specific cars for people and going the extra mile to assist with the curation of collections. Lee isn’t the only customer we have sold multiple cars to. Anyone who has spent time with Bruce and Sam knows the dedication to the cars and the level of expertise that goes into building them.

Lee understands that when you buy an SLSHOP car, you’re buying into the family, and you’re buying the very best.

We’re confident that Lee will be back for another car in the not too distant future.

He hasn’t got an R129 in the collection just yet…

More from Journal

  • TRACK DAY EXPERIENCES

    TRACK DAY EXPERIENCES

    May 19th, 2022
  • The rarest of opportunities

    The rarest of opportunities

    May 18th, 2022
  • Inside SLSHOP: Craftsman Eliot  

    Inside SLSHOP: Craftsman Eliot  

    May 15th, 2022
  • Revving Reviews From You

    Revving Reviews From You

    May 11th, 2022
  • Bicester Heritage Scramble

    Bicester Heritage Scramble

    April 28th, 2022
  • VIBRANT BUT MENACING, R107 350 SL SPORTLINE RALLY CAR

    VIBRANT BUT MENACING, R107 350 SL SPORTLINE RALLY CAR

    April 26th, 2022
  • CARE: Securing You a Return on your Investment

    CARE: Securing You a Return on your Investment

    April 21st, 2022
  • Strassenkultur at Caffeine & Machine April 2022

    Strassenkultur at Caffeine & Machine April 2022

    April 11th, 2022
  • Mercedes 190 SL Restoration project for sale

    Mercedes 190 SL Restoration project for sale

    April 11th, 2022
  • The R129 SL Killer

    The R129 SL Killer

    April 7th, 2022
  • Pimp my R129

    Pimp my R129

    April 5th, 2022
  • A 190 SL Fine Tuned for Driving

    A 190 SL Fine Tuned for Driving

    April 1st, 2022
  • Rare 280SL Pagoda in Exceptional Condition Recently Sold by SLSHOP

    Rare 280SL Pagoda in Exceptional Condition Recently Sold by SLSHOP

    March 30th, 2022
  • Spring Market Review

    Spring Market Review

    March 28th, 2022
  • 2022 Open Day Review

    2022 Open Day Review

    March 24th, 2022
  • AMG’s Ascension Part Two: 2000 to 2015

    AMG’s Ascension Part Two: 2000 to 2015

    March 22nd, 2022
  • CARE Case Study: Pine Green 420SL

    CARE Case Study: Pine Green 420SL

    March 16th, 2022
  • Proud Owner Helen Wakerley

    Proud Owner Helen Wakerley

    March 16th, 2022
  • Trust in a Mercedes Benz Specialist. Part 2.

    Trust in a Mercedes Benz Specialist. Part 2.

    March 16th, 2022
  • Mercedes 190SL Buying Guide

    Mercedes 190SL Buying Guide

    March 11th, 2022
  • 500 SL VS 300 SL, WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE?

    500 SL VS 300 SL, WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE?

    March 10th, 2022
  • The Importance of Classic Car Insurance

    The Importance of Classic Car Insurance

    March 8th, 2022
  • Mercedes R230 Buying Guide

    Mercedes R230 Buying Guide

    March 5th, 2022
  • ‘White 280 SL’ Restoration Project

    ‘White 280 SL’ Restoration Project

    March 3rd, 2022
  • Could this 600SL be one of the rarest R129s on the planet?

    Could this 600SL be one of the rarest R129s on the planet?

    March 2nd, 2022
  • AMG’s Ascension – The 1980s & 1990s

    AMG’s Ascension – The 1980s & 1990s

    March 2nd, 2022
  • Creating a Concours Masterclass Winner

    Creating a Concours Masterclass Winner

    February 28th, 2022
CARE

THE ULTIMATE CERTIFIED SERVICING INVESTMENT PLAN

Your ownership journey matters to us, which is why we have created a simple certified servicing investment plan, tailored to your individual needs and aspirations.

Start investing today and our dedicated CARE team will work with you to increase the value and enjoyment you receive from your vehicle.

SLSHOP CARE Certified Saving Investment Plan

ENJOY YOUR VEHICLE WITH CONFIDENCE AND PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT FOR AS LITTLE AS £55.00 PER MONTH

DISCOVER CARE
STAY IN TUNE WITH SLSHOP MOMENTS

As part of SLSHOP’s community of enthusiasts, you’ll be the first to hear about events and tours, key product offers, exciting stories from owners around the world and of course… our latest additions to the showroom. So, be the first to know and you might just sneak a car on your driveway or take your car’s condition to new heights with our exclusive replacement parts.

Or, visit SLSHOP Journal

Contact

What are you waiting for? Drop us a line and let us know which car you would like to hire and when you would like it. We’ll guide you through everything from there on in.

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    More From SLSHOP

    Experience
    Workshops
    Parts Store
    CARE

    Contact SLSHOP Showroom

    Whatever your Mercedes-Benz, Whatever your needs are, Let the SLSHOP help you. It all starts with getting to know you and your needs. We have designed this contact form to be quick and easy and we never share your data.

      This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

      Contact

      Location

      T:01789 337 070

      [email protected]

      SLSHOP

      Unit 1a, 2, 3, & 4b Drayton Manor Drive
      Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire
      CV37 9RQ

      Hours:
      Mon-Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm
      Saturday by appointment only
      Closed Sunday

       

      Services

      • Showroom
      • Workshops
      • Events
      • Parts Store
      • Additional Services

      SLSHOP

      • We Are SLSHOP
      • Careers
      • COVID-19 Information
      • Visit or Contact
      • Terms
        • Part Sales Terms
        • Car Sales Terms
        • CARE TERMS & CONDITIONS
        • UK Event & Experiences TERMS & CONDITIONS
        • Gift Voucher Terms
      • Privacy & Cookie Policy

      Connect

      Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram