Vehicle Description
Probably one of the most clich?d cars ever, the R107 was everywhere
in the 1970s and 1980s. Probably it is because it lived a long
enough life that a child could be conceived in it, then sent off to
college and Mercedes-Benz were still selling them on their showroom
floors. From Magnum, P.I., to Dallas, to Knight Rider ? even Wonder
Woman drove one of these. I?m still trying to piece together how
she afforded a ,000 car over 0,000 in today?s dollars on a
government salary. The 1970s were generally seen as a pretty harsh
time for the automobile. It was the end of the era for large
American sedans with big V8s under the hood and muscle cars.
Consumers in the US turned to a myriad of imported subcompact cars
to combat ever rising fuel prices. Things stayed fairly consistent
at Mercedes-Benz, with exception of some larger bumpers and
lighting differences as compared to their European market
counterparts. Through it all, from 1972 to 1989, there was one car
that defined the brand, the R107 SL roadster. Whether it was
cruising the Sunset Strip or going on a weekend jaunt to The
Hamptons, the SL was the car to be seen in during that era.The
450SL is known for its uncompromising build-quality, giving an
impressive tactile feel to the switch-gear and closing and fitment
of the doors. These were among the finest automobiles available
when new, and that quality has not diminished whatsoever over the
years. They were built to last and they have. Classic
Mercedes-Benz?\'s have proven to be attractive investments and this
is truly a modern classic.\r\nThis is a original California car
with a matching hardtop. This color combination is truly one of the
classic combinations.
