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Mercedes Restoration
02-23-2014 | 10:02 PM
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Mercedes Restoration
When i thought some of you might be interested in our restoration of our 1985 280SL (euro) here in the USA.
the restoration is ongoing and you will be updated:
Mercedes r107 Restoration
i'd appreciate any comments/questions/advice etc upon my work so far!
Car is starting to return together now this warmer weather is here in the uk.
The iconic Pagoda SL was replaced by the incredibly popular Mercedes R107 range in 1971. At first there was only the V8-powered 350SL with US cars featuring a 4.5-litre engine and European models getting a 3.5-litre unit. By 1973 the larger unit was also offered in Europe, but badged as a 450SL – a year later, the first six-cylinder edition arrived, in the form of the 280SL.
A longer wheel base, hard top coupé SL was launched in 1977, the SLC, offered with an all-new 5-litre V8 and badged 450SLC. Then, in 1980, the SL was face lifted with the all-alloy engine being fitted to the newly introduced 380SL and 500SL. A further facelift in 1986 brought front air dams for all models and a new six-cylinder variant, the 300SL. There was also a 420SL now offered while for US buyers a 560SL was added to the range. In 1989 the final R107 was built, as the R129 made its debut.
the restoration is ongoing and you will be updated:
Mercedes r107 Restoration
i'd appreciate any comments/questions/advice etc upon my work so far!
Car is starting to return together now this warmer weather is here in the uk.
The iconic Pagoda SL was replaced by the incredibly popular Mercedes R107 range in 1971. At first there was only the V8-powered 350SL with US cars featuring a 4.5-litre engine and European models getting a 3.5-litre unit. By 1973 the larger unit was also offered in Europe, but badged as a 450SL – a year later, the first six-cylinder edition arrived, in the form of the 280SL.
A longer wheel base, hard top coupé SL was launched in 1977, the SLC, offered with an all-new 5-litre V8 and badged 450SLC. Then, in 1980, the SL was face lifted with the all-alloy engine being fitted to the newly introduced 380SL and 500SL. A further facelift in 1986 brought front air dams for all models and a new six-cylinder variant, the 300SL. There was also a 420SL now offered while for US buyers a 560SL was added to the range. In 1989 the final R107 was built, as the R129 made its debut.
Servicing and Restoration
We are fully equipped to service your Classic Mercedes R107 in-house. We carry a selection of stock service items ranging from brake pads through to spark plugs. For items not held in stock, we are able to source them from our suppliers within 48 hours. So if you Mercedes R107 requires mechanical work such as an oil change, a complete exhaust system, wheels and tyres or even rust prevention we have this capability inhouse.
If on the other hand your Mercedes Pagoda R107 requires some restoration work, such as body repairs, a respray or perhaps your interior requires reconnalising or even upgrading. We can call on our team of outside specialists to carry out your restoration requirements to the highest of standards.
Thanks
Mercedes World
We are fully equipped to service your Classic Mercedes R107 in-house. We carry a selection of stock service items ranging from brake pads through to spark plugs. For items not held in stock, we are able to source them from our suppliers within 48 hours. So if you Mercedes R107 requires mechanical work such as an oil change, a complete exhaust system, wheels and tyres or even rust prevention we have this capability inhouse.
If on the other hand your Mercedes Pagoda R107 requires some restoration work, such as body repairs, a respray or perhaps your interior requires reconnalising or even upgrading. We can call on our team of outside specialists to carry out your restoration requirements to the highest of standards.
Thanks
Mercedes World
