If you were in 2015 in the market for a decent SL R107, you might have wondered how expensive they have become. Especially the 560SL, which everybody seems to want, is for many people out of reach. But the R107 is not only the 560SL, an early 450SL or even a manual 350SL can be as much fun to drive. The same is true for the SLC, where a 350SLC or even the underpowered US 380SLC can be enjoyed as much as the 500SLC. These cars are in general available at half of what the top of the line models cost, given a similar condition.
But whatever the engine size, if one wants to buy an SL, this book can help finding the right R107. Previously published as an e-book, it comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide for both the SL and SLC and explains in detail their VIN and data card. It also looks at the paint/upholstery options and continues with annual production figures and technical specifications. Superb recent photography covers many aspects of the R107. As a bonus, rare insights into the R107's almost unknown rally history are given.
Why is this book not available as hardcover? Even today with modern digital printing services available, books with many color photos are expensive to produce. This book comes with over 230 photos and colored charts and would cost retail as hardcover version over US$ 60 (or the corresponding amount in or ), which the author finds excessive. That is why the choice to offer the more reasonable to produce soft cover option.
FREE BONUS: When you have bought this book, you are eligible for a free pdf file of any Mercedes model (such as W111 or W198 or R107 for example) the author has covered in one of his books. Please contact the author through his website (inside the book) and stipulate, which free pdf file you want him to send to you."