The Mercedes SL (R107) model entered the market in 1971 as the successor to the “Pagoda” (Mercedes-Benz W 113) and became the forerunner of the new design at Mercedes with its distinctive wide headlights and taillights. The designer responsible for this series was none other than Friedrich Geiger, who was also responsible for the 300 SL Gullwing (including the Roadster) and the Mercedes-Benz 500 K. The United States was the largest market, and naturally, most vehicles for this market were equipped with powerful V8 engines. The A-pillar was designed to be particularly rigid during rollovers, and an airbag was available since 1982. With the derivative coupé models 450 SLC, 450 SLC 5.0, and 500 SLC, Daimler-Benz participated in major rallies in the late 1970s, such as the 30,000-kilometer Vuelta à la America del Sud (1977), the Safari Rally (1979), and the Bandama Rally (1979/1980). A successor did not come onto the market until 1989, even though a new model had initially been ready as early as 1980. The SL R107 therefore remained in production for no less than 18 years. Today, this type is highly sought after in classic car rallies due to its reliability. As indicated, most SLs were delivered in the USA, equipped with rather unattractive large bumpers and distinctive (double) headlights. Over the past few decades, an incredible number of USA-delivered cars have been returned to Europe and converted to EU specifications. By now, the European bumpers and headlights have run out...
The 350 SL offered here is an original Dutch-delivered car, owned for 22 years, with uniquely low mileage, service books, documentation, and rust-free. Plus, a beautiful color combination and drives well.
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