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Improving Your Classic Mercedes-Benz

We share our knowledge with you in the form of advice on how to improve your classic Mercedes-Benz, as well as how to fit specific parts from our Parts Store. All articles found here are essential for you to enjoy your vehicle.

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AMG Saints: The CLK63 AMG Black Series

The second incarnation of Mercedes-Benz’s Black Series line, the CLK63 AMG Black Series would go onto become a legend in the halls [...]

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New Digital Parts Store Launched

''Easier to search, explore and purchase the right parts for your Mercedes-Benz.'' 08/06/2022 Stratford-upon Avon: SLSHOP is delighted to announce that the [...]

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SLSHOP SHIFTS GEARS

Quick-Shifting into a New Era of Classic Gearbox Repair and Restoration  The motorcar has taken a battering over the past decade. [...]

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Silver Mercedes Pagoda Restoration Project for Sale

Finding and committing to a Mercedes Pagoda restoration for sale online has never been easier. As we become more embedded in [...]

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VIBRANT BUT MENACING, R107 350 SL SPORTLINE RALLY CAR

Forget wide-bodied, slammed seventies saints with flared arches and excessively lowered profiles, we’ve created the undisputed cool of the R107 SL [...]

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CARE: Securing You a Return on your Investment

We’ve all been told to look for a well-documented service history when buying a classic Mercedes, but what about when you [...]

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The R129 SL Killer

''It’s the last of the over-engineered SLs with an abundance of tech and ‘cool’, but there are several unknown gremlins that [...]

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A 190 SL Fine Tuned for Driving

This 190 SL W121 arrived at SLSHOP following a six-figure bottom-up restoration – work that was carried out externally at an [...]

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CARE Case Study: Pine Green 420SL

JAMES, 1984 PINE GREEN R107 420 SL, 62,000 MILES James acquired his 420 SL from a private buyer in 2014 at [...]

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Trust in a Mercedes Benz Specialist. Part 2.

SLSHOP is often the Mercedes Benz specialist of choice for owners residing outside of the UK; we frequently find that the [...]

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‘White 280 SL’ Restoration Project

Pagoda perfection is a mindset: A belief amongst all sixty members of SLSHOP’s team, that every W113 Pagoda that we are [...]

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Creating a Concours Masterclass Winner

Classic Mercedes Magazine Feature February 2022 The Sidwells are well known throughout German StrassenKultur for their concours masterclass winning portfolio. With [...]

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R129 Issues Episode 2: MAF Sensors

The R129 SL was launched 33 years ago, moving this SL variant into the classic car territory. You wouldn’t think it [...]

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HOW THE R107’S STEERING WHEEL CHANGED

To the untrained eye, the R107 SL appeared to change very little over the course of its 18-year production line. But [...]

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Exclusive Mercedes Parts by SLSHOP

Understanding SLSHOP Parts Categories In our global role of supporting classic Mercedes-Benz owners, we have developed a unique tier system. It [...]

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KNOWING YOUR R107 SL

As we move into 2022, the nights are getting shorter here in the UK and despite the cold chills, the prospect [...]

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  • R129 SL600 and R107 560 SL Tracking on a Country Road

Modern Classic Mercedes Specialist

SLSHOP’s craftsmen have a reputation for creating exceptional cars that are ready to be driven, admired by passers-by, and cherished across [...]

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WHAT’S GOING ON AT SLSHOP?

END OF YEAR HIGHLIGHTS As the end of the year approaches and more people look to the exit, we’re manning the [...]

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HOW TO CHOOSE A MERCEDES SPECIALIST?

Owning a classic car can be a daunting experience. You may find yourself asking, who do I take my car to? [...]

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420SL Epic Restoration Feature in Classic Cars Magazine

Classic Mercedes Magazine, Issue 577 Words: Nigel Boothman It was just a bare shell on a spit,’ says Sam Bailey, founder [...]

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  • W113 Pagoda Heritage Parts Arranged

HERITAGE MERCEDES Parts by SLSHOP

WHAT ARE SLSHOP'S PARTS TYPES? Often, it is difficult to know which item is suitable for your car and whether it [...]

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SLSHOP SportLine Parts Explained

Understanding SLSHOP Parts Categories In our global role of supporting classic Mercedes-Benz owners. We have developed a unique tier system to [...]

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Classic Mercedes Benz Restoration: Manual Conversions

Each and every classic Mercedes Benz restoration we have completed has been for a specific purpose. The motive is always deeply [...]

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Common Mercedes R129 SL Issues: Episode 1

Introducing Callum Harkness - R129 SL guru and veteran SLSHOP employee: Callum is our lead R129 SL technician. Callum has [...]

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