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  • Mecredes-Benz R107 Trim guide

The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Interior Trim Guide (1989)

The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL was available in a wide variety of exterior and interior colours and finishes, throughout the 18 year [...]

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  • How to photograph your Mercedes Benz

How-to Correctly Photograph Your Car For Sale

Photos, they say, can make a world of difference to how easily a car is sold online. In times when the [...]

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Classic Car Buyer Beware – The importance of due diligence

The past few weeks have been interesting for the classic car market. Challenging times are upon us, and a UK wide [...]

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  • Sl ownership

Celebrity Provenance and SL Ownership

We keep a close eye on SLs for sale all over the country, always curious as to what's being sold, when [...]

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  • Classic Mercedes green

What do Willow, Thistle and Pine have in common…?

You'd be right in saying they are all trees.   You'd also be right in saying they are the names of [...]

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R129 SL Engines – A Timeline

A look at the R129 and it's engine history. Do you know when the Straight Six was replaced by the V6..? You should!

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What made the R107 SL an icon?

The precision with which everything moved, the powerful engines and the premium materials that swathed the cabin combined to make the SL achingly desirable.

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  • Mercedes benz 560 SEC

Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC – Reassuringly Expensive – Part 1

Our showroom currently boasts a superb 63,000 mile C126 560 SEC. Whilst doing some research on the car, we decided to [...]

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  • Mercedes benz SEC

Mercedes-Benz 126 SEC – Standard Equipment and Factory Options

As a reference guide, here is a complete list of standard equipment and factory options for the Mercedes-Benz C126 Coupe range [...]

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  • Mercedes benz 126

Mercedes-Benz 126 SEC – What did it cost new?

As a reference guide, here are the official prices of the Mercedes-Benz 126 Coupe or SEC as quoted back in 1989. [...]

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  • Mercedes benz r107 standard equipment

Mercedes-Benz R107 SL – Standard Equipment and Factory Options

As a reference guide, here is a complete list of standard equipment and factory options for the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL range [...]

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  • Mercedes benz r107 costs

Mercedes-Benz R107 SL – What did it cost new?

As a reference guide, here are the official prices of the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL as quoted back in 1989.     [...]

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  • mercedes enthusiast magazine R107

Model Overview – The Mercedes-Benz 107 SL

Mercedes Enthusiast Feature - The R107 SL - An Overview This post was originally published in Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine. Manufactured for 18 [...]

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  • 133 pagoda set-up

113 Pagoda Set Up – The Details

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRPj8DiXsus   There is a big difference between a Pagoda that looks good from afar and one that stands close scrutiny… [...]

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A History of the Mercedes-Benz SL

1954 to 1963 - The W198 Mercedes-Benz SL   In 1950 Mercedes-Benz team manager Alfred Neubauer had witnessed 3 Jaguar XK120 [...]

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Is the R107 SL a Suitable as a Daily Driver?

We tackle some of the burning questions you've been dying to ask about R 107 SL ownership

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About the Mercedes-Benz W140

We take a look at the S Class range, whilst showing off a really exceptional car from our showroom

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Mercedes Silver Arrow R129 SL Edition

We give you the lowdown on this uber special edition R129.

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  • R129 SL

R129 SL Alternatives – 1989

Join us as we delve into 1989 with a full wallet and a thirst for an automotive adventure.

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  • R107 SL

R107 SL Alternatives – 1975

Join us as we delve into 1975 with a full wallet and a thirst for an automotive adventure.

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  • R129 SL

Buying an R129 SL – What to look for

Attractive, capable, usable and fast appreciating. Here's our rundown of what to look for when buying an R129 SL.

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  • Mercedes-Benz R107 SL

Mercedes-Benz R107 SL Dimensions

Made to measure You’ve found the car, now it’s time to check its dimensions and make sure it fits into your [...]

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  • Mercedes SL 107 model history

Mercedes-Benz R107 or W107? Model History

THE R107 SL OVER THE YEARS From racing sports car to best selling roadster - discover how the Mercedes-Benz W107 SL [...]

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Classic Mercedes R107 SL Buying Guide

BUYER’S CHECKS Buying a good classic Mercedes R107 SL can be a very rewarding experience. Buying a bad one can leave [...]

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