Queens of elegance, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL and her sister the 1986 560SL

R107 SL production spans nearly two-decades, with a variety of different drivetrains offered between both Euro and US-spec cars along the way. The R107 was the first SL to receive a V8, and its smooth and torquey delivery is in keeping with the overall character of the car. North America was the key market for this Personal luxury car, and two thirds of R107 and C107 production was sold here. The impressive strength and quality of the R107 SL has ensured the survival of a large proportion of the 237,287 built between 1971 and 1989. With plenty still in circulation, it makes this SL an ideal mix of classic roadster and daily driver, and their numbers mean prices are still relatively affordable. CHAPTERS: 01:30 - The R107 03:30 - It all started with the 350SL 04:45 - Out 450SL is in fact a 350SL 06:25 - MB-tex, inside the 350SL 08:25 - The taillights 09:10 - A panze wagen not a really Sport Light car... 11:10 - The driving experience 13:45 - The 350SL meets the 560SL 15:00 - The bumpers... 16:10 - Upgrades 16:25 - Inside the 560SL —— GET TICKETS TO THE MUSEUM https://www.petersen.org/tickets —— CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/petersenmuseum Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/petersenmuseum Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/petersen_museum