MERCEDES-BENZ, The modern SL, The R107 and C107: From the 350SL/SLC to the 560SL and 500SL Rally

MERCEDES-BENZ SL R107 AND SLC C107 (1971–1989)
Large-Format, Full-Color Reference with a Detailed 30-Page Buyer’s Guide
A well-maintained Mercedes R107 or C107 can be a rewarding classic. A neglected example, however, may conceal corrosion, previous repairs and mechanical problems that can lead to substantial restoration costs.
The current edition was revised and expanded in 2025. This large-format, full-color reference combines the complete history and technical development of the SL and SLC with a detailed buyer’s guide. Numerous color photographs document the cars, their engineering, rare variants and originality details.

The book covers:
• COMPREHENSIVE BUYER’S GUIDE: Body corrosion, bulkhead and plenum-chamber problems, previous repairs, engines, timing chains, transmissions, suspension, brakes, climate control, electrical systems, interior, soft top and hardtop.
• COMPLETE SL AND SLC MODEL HISTORY: From the early 350SL and 350SLC through the 280, 380, 450 and 500 models to the later 300SL, 420SL and 560SL, including the 450SLC 5.0.
• ENGINES AND ENGINEERING: Six-cylinder and V8 engines, fuel-injection systems, manual and automatic transmissions, suspension, brakes and emissions equipment, plus the differences between European and North American versions.
• AMG AND RARE VARIANTS: Wankel-engined prototype, the interesting 500SL rally project, conversions by AMG, Brabus, Lorinser and Koenig Specials, and coachbuilt versions by Crayford and Rappold.
• REFERENCE AND ORIGINALITY: Production figures, chassis numbers, data cards, paint and upholstery codes, factory equipment, documentation and important model changes.

Bernd S. Koehling has been involved with classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and is the author of more than 20 books on the marque.
Additional photographs and sample pages from the book appear farther down this product page.