Solex or Weber Carburettors for 190 SL
Today we are fortunate to have a choice of carburettors for our 190 SL Mercedes but how do we make that [...]
Classic Mercedes-Benz – Rolling Road and Engine Set up Service
We have all felt that momentary hesitation from our car when we accelerate; we have experienced higher than normal fuel consumption [...]
SLSHOP PARTS 2024
At the Parts Store, we’ve been working tirelessly to bring you what you’ve been asking for. Not only though the sourcing of increasingly [...]
Our Top 11 Pre-Winter Storage Tips
Cars do not like sitting unused for great lengths of time. Batteries lose charge, brakes start to seize, electric motors begin [...]
ULEZ: What it means for the Modern Classic R129 SL
London’s controversial low emission zone – and others like it – look to exclude modern classic Mercedes-Benz models from our cities. But [...]
The Autumn Market Review
It’s been 10 months since we last put pen to paper to report on the current state of the classic Mercedes [...]
Introduction to Assured MarketPlace
It’s been a busy summer here at HQ and we’re delighted to finally introduce to you our revolutionary new Car Sales [...]
Pagoda 60th Anniversary – by Alex Riley
As I arrived at the SL Shop to celebrate 60 years of the Pagoda, Sam Bailey ushered me past the nicest [...]
Pagoda 60th Anniversary
As Noel Coward once eruditely put it; “Bed is the perfect climate.” Having no doubt glanced at the cataclysmic weather forecast [...]
SLSHOP – MARKET REPORT
NOTHING CAN STOP US NOW Classic SL owners in 2023 continue to enjoy the best of both worlds, with machines that [...]
Hagerty Article – Sunshine smile: The Mercedes SL ‘Pagoda’ never fails to please
Hagerty Article - Sunshine smile: The Mercedes SL ‘Pagoda’ never fails to please by James Mills 27 April 2023 Photos: Matt [...]
Classic & Sports Car Magazine – STAR ATTRACTIONS
60 years young in 2023, the gorgeous Mercedes-Benz ‘Pagoda’ retains a unique appeal among Stuttgart’s flagship SL line. Article: Classic & [...]
Where to Find A Paint Code on A Mercedes-Benz
Have you lost the paperwork for your classic Mercedes-Benz? Are you unsure if the colour is original to the vehicle? Perhaps [...]
Does Painting a Classic Car Decrease Its Value?
Colour. That essential layer of beauty that captures an enthusiast’s eyes and ultimately, spurs the opening of their wallet. Whether it [...]
Common Mercedes-Benz Gearbox Problems
A closer look at Mercedes automatic gearbox problems with the 1960s - 1990s transmissions. Coal-face advice from some of the UK's [...]
Inside the Mecca of Mercedes-Benz with Alex Brundle
Alex Brundle discovers the inner mechanics of the world's largest classic Mercedes-Benz specialist. Take a walk with Bailey and Brundle. [...]
Common Gearbox Problems For 80s and 90s Mercedes-Benz.
Britain's leading technical team gives us a rundown on common problems with 1980s and 1990s Mercedes-Benz gearboxes. The future classic – [...]
Sluggish Gear Changes – A Troubleshooting Overview
We speak to the UK's most qualified technicians about potential reasons why your classic Mercedes Automatic Gearbox is not changing gear. [...]
Mercedes 300SL Convertible SportLine
TXY IS BACK At SLSHOP, we are fortunate enough to have a committed community of enthusiasts who repeatedly knock on our [...]
History of the 300SL Engine
The Mercedes 300SL engine is what gave this 5-figure alpha-numeric insignia the international reputation that it now holds. Without such an [...]
SLSHOP Mercedes 280SL Pagoda on Display at MB World Brooklands
‘’If you desired, you could most probably eat your lunch off the undercarriage…’’ To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the W113 [...]
#SLSHOP60 Pagoda Pilgrimage – July 14th
With the winter almost over and the official anniversary of the W113 Pagoda well underway, there is much to be excited [...]
A Strong Start to February – Cars Sold
There’s a distinct change in the air. The scent of spring sprinting around, teasing us all. We’re sure you’ve been sniffing [...]
60 years of the 230SL – the Most Important SL of All?
Alex Riley, Comedian, Presenter of The Car Years and former script writer turned Top Gear Presenter gives an honest and heart-warming [...]