In 1971, Mercedes Benz decided to add a little spice into their mostly well-tamed line of cars. They introduced the R107 and C107, a series of sports cars with a German flavor that focused on capturing the American market. It was the right move. The SL became the second-longest single series ever produced after the G-Class. The R107, like the one featured here, was Mercs only roadster during its time in production and is a two-seater with a detachable roof that's been spotted in Philadelphia, with just a smear over 80k miles on the road.
This 1979 Mercedez-Benz 450SL Roadster is reported to be all-original. Recently refreshed, this car features a red exterior paint job that immediately makes this car recognizable. Featuring aggressive bumpers, long front doors that are, of course, a trademark feature of a roadster, and the iconic detachable roof — our subject car includes both the hardtop and soft top. Mercedes calls it Palomino leather, which is precisely what will surround you after stepping into this classic 450SL. The cabin is adorned with a beautiful wooden varnish trim along the center console. Everything from the doormats to the headliner blends in with the rest of the interior, with the exception of the contrasting but complimenting black leather steering wheel and gear knob.
This garage-kept German sports car carries a front-mounted 4.5L V8 that is said to produce up to 230hp at 5000rpm and 337 Nm of torque at 3000rpm to the rear wheels. Power is delivered via a 3-speed automatic transmission.
Now here’s a classic car that’s perfectly representative of what the cream of the crop were driving around in the Seventies and Eighties. This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is part of the R107 series of the popular SL-Class from Mercedes-Benz. Made between 1971 and 1989, the R107 became a firm favorite with those who could afford it and demanded signature Mercedes-Benz luxury in a two-door, grand-tourer body. It posed significant threats to models from established American luxury automakers as a result. Of the over 300,000 examples made, over two thirds came to North America! Yes, the R107 was immensely popular, which is why you should seriously check out this Jacksonville-based car. And if you need more convincing, it’s got a super low 28,507 miles on the clock!
In 1971, Mercedes-Benz revealed the R107 generation of their popular SL-Class luxury grand tourer. It took over from the W113 ‘Pagoda’ which defined Sixties Mercedes-Benz two-door cars in Europe and North America. The R107 brought new design, updated engineering, and a removable hardtop as key features. It would be made until 1989, with 300,175 units produced during this time. Interestingly, over 204,000 of those units came to the United States, representing a 68% share of total production! Now, you can still find many of these cars running happily, because they were built during a time when planned obsolescence wasn’t even conceived of. That’s why they are the perfect starter classic, even for a younger person. Today’s 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL comes from Boulder and has a low 31,000 miles on the clock. With its 4.5-liter fuel-injected V8 and 3-speed automatic gearbox it’s already ticking the right boxes for a classic car. Add the Becker Mexico cassette stereo into the mix, and you’ve got a winner!
In the late Sixties, Mercedes-Benz knew that it was time to replace their iconic W114 line-up of grand touring coupes. Development started on a successor, and by 1971, the R107 and C107 generation was released. It bore the name SL, and in the case of the R107, came with a removable hardtop plus a soft top. Meanwhile, the C107 was a fixed-head coupe. The R107 in particular would prove to be a massive success. In total, over 237,000 R107 variants were made between 1971 and 1989. Today, an R107 represents a sound and safe way to get into classic cars, as it’s built tough and can keep going on and on when properly maintained. That’s why we’re glad to offer this 184,122-mile 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL from Sandy, Utah for sale today. Its mileage is proof that not only is this a car that can eat up long distances, but it’s also one that encourages you to drive it more and more.
Performance that is subtle is the right type of smiles per gallon. When you are loud and brash, one does expect the performance to back it all up, but if you choose to fly under the radar and still sting when heavy on the gas pedal, smiles per gallon quickly ensue. The S Class has been this silent warrior of performance; it doesn't stop there, as it is also the golden standard of Mercedes luxury as well. Present today is a fine example from the S class family and takes shape with this 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550. With a reported 65,000 miles on its clock, this clean example hails from Canyon Lake, is reported to come with two keys, Texas, and is ready to be the perfect way of getting about in luxury, style and performance.
Everyone knows about the Mercedes-Benz R107-era SL-Class that is one of the most definitive classics you can get your hands on. But did you know that there was also a C107 variant, with a fixed hardtop and a notably different upper body design? That’s what we’ve got here with this sleek white 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC from Beverly Hills, California. This car sports a lovely four-seat tan interior, a 4.5-liter V8 under its hood, and has covered a decent 165,000 miles. That tells us that it’s not a garage queen, but a cruiser, meant for devouring hundreds of miles of open road.
Presenting this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL, a timeless R107 roadster showing 61,863 miles and representing one of the most iconic luxury convertibles of its era. As the final and most powerful iteration of the R107 lineup, the 560 SL was built specifically for the U.S. market, combining refined V8 performance with legendary Mercedes-Benz durability. Finished in an elegant Champagne Metallic over brown color combination, this example captures the essence of classic open-top motoring. With its original character, desirable options, and included factory hard top, this 560 SL stands as a well-preserved and highly collectible piece of Mercedes-Benz history.
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