The R107 SL Thread

The R107 SL Thread

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CharlesdeGaulle

26,091 posts

179 months

Sunday 21st December 2014
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rubystone said:
Seems about the right money. I bet it has rust though. Mail him and see what story he gives you. Someone who can't understand what the 'CAPS LCK' button means and who includes a 'privet number plate' in the sale could well be a big dodgy....
I thought they were generally going for more than that. I'm really not interested; with 3 Mercs already, 2 of them cabrios, I'd be in the divorce courts if I bought a 107 as well!

thepanays

125 posts

158 months

Sunday 28th December 2014
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Bought my 89 300SL two years ago with 24k miles (now28k) and is my favourite car, SLS included. Don't think that I would ever sell. Prices seem to have increased significantly in the last year or two. my car is totally original including paintwork. Managed to win the MB National Concours in its class this year so well chuffed. Don't ask for picks as I don't know how, unless someone wants to do it for me.

Big Brin

529 posts

240 months

Monday 29th December 2014
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Here's my R107 .... 1979, in silver with blue leather, manual gearbox on a 350 V8, interesting history (even a TV appearance) and only 55k miles....


r129sl

9,518 posts

202 months

Tuesday 30th December 2014
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Big Brin said:
Here's my R107 .... 1979, in silver with blue leather, manual gearbox on a 350 V8, interesting history (even a TV appearance) and only 55k miles....

Now that's a lovely car. Interesting spec, too. What's it like with the manual transmission? The little experience I have of the 107 suggests it's a satisfying, direct, communicative car; with a manual is have thought it very pleasing to drive with care and speed. I really like these earlier cars.

Big Brin

529 posts

240 months

Tuesday 30th December 2014
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I drive this car and I can't take the smile off my face - hard top on / roof down. She has made such a connection with me that I'll forgive her anything. The odd rattle in this 35 year old, here and there, doesn't bother me in the slightest? The original radio is dreadful, but I never have it on. I lose myself in the sensation of V8 grunt, open top motoring and by the way there is surprising little buffeting from the wind. I have never driven more than an hour's journey in her but I could imagine much more and the cramped cockpit might be tiring, especially as I'm over 6 foot and there isn't much leg room for the left leg. The suspension makes the ride a bit wafty, the steering wheel is large and on mine there is a little bit of 'play'. But it drives so well. First attraction was seeing the car in its colour combination (silver and blue roof) 'across a crowded room' , but when I saw the 4 speed manual gearbox, that was the clincher. The shift is not sporty and in truth the engine has lots of torque so gear changes are not needed as frequently as you'd think. The other thing about the manual is the rarity, so it gives that extra bit of feeling special when you drive it.

Rgds, Brin

911Thrasher

2,573 posts

198 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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Nice day to take her to work - of course started the first time

jke11y

3,181 posts

236 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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911Thrasher said:
Nice day to take her to work - of course started the first time
I pass your car every day; my shop is about 30m round the corner wavey

911Thrasher

2,573 posts

198 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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jke11y said:
I pass your car every day; my shop is about 30m round the corner wavey
ahahah you will also have noticed our Range Rover Classic 25th anniversary (#02/25)
Which shop? can I eat there? Buy shoes or maybe furniture?

jke11y

3,181 posts

236 months

Tuesday 3rd February 2015
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911Thrasher said:
ahahah you will also have noticed our Range Rover Classic 25th anniversary (#02/25)
Which shop? can I eat there? Buy shoes or maybe furniture?
Yes, the blue one plate is N***? I'm next door to the pub. Furniture.

dburman514

4 posts

163 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Hello,

just got my beloved 350 sl r107 back on the road not got anywhere to store it at the moment so its just under the cover away from the elements!!


dburman514

4 posts

163 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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great pics, considering what to do with mine, don't like leaving her outside

should i not show the registration number?

Edited by dburman514 on Saturday 30th May 15:49

bmwcsl

259 posts

226 months

Sunday 20th May 2018
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Hi all, does anyone know a source for the abs sensor on a 1984 280 sl? Good used is fine!

Regards,

Rohan

ilovequo

775 posts

180 months

Monday 21st May 2018
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Sl Shop or eBay would sort you out...

bmwcsl

259 posts

226 months

Tuesday 22nd May 2018
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500gbp for the sensor! Hoping to find one on a parts car now.

ilovequo

775 posts

180 months

Tuesday 22nd May 2018
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For a wheel speed sensor!???!
Flip, hope mine doesn't go...

bmwcsl

259 posts

226 months

Tuesday 5th June 2018
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I think they are pretty robust until you start whacking them with a hammer rolleyes

EdJ

1,284 posts

194 months

Tuesday 5th June 2018
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bmwcsl said:
500gbp for the sensor! Hoping to find one on a parts car now.
Do you need this because the ABS light is on? Mine's been coming on as well since the last service.

Anyone see Harry Metcalfe's SL caught fire today? Wonder whether the fire extinguisher in mine still works...

ilovequo

775 posts

180 months

Thursday 7th June 2018
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EdJ said:
Anyone see Harry Metcalfe's SL caught fire today? Wonder whether the fire extinguisher in mine still works...
Whered you see that?

thepanays

125 posts

158 months

Sunday 12th August 2018
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Here we go only taken me 4years to discover how to post pics. I’m a quick learner.

1989 300SL


I think that it looks just as good with the hardtop on


Just had a new original MB soft top fitted at d:class


And it’s up for sale