Mercedes-Benz 350SL
Overview
| Produced: |
1971-1980, 15304 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats Roadster,2 doors,2 seats |
A new range of Mercedes SL sportscars arrived in 1971 to replace the original 230/250/280SL range that had been in production since 1963. The new range included 350SL and 450SL V8 engined versions. Overall both cars were larger and heavier than the previous cars but retained the thoroughbred lines and classic style.
The 350SL used the smaller 3499cc V8 engine which was usually mated to an automatic gearbox. S-Class suspension was used for improved ride comfort in keeping with the overall shift towards luxury in the SL range. A convertible soft-top was standard equipment although a metal hard-top was once again available complete with "Pagoda" styling.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3499cc | V8 OHC | |||
| 4520cc | V8 OHC |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 mph | 8.1 s | 15 mpg |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855201860 | Mercedes 'S' Class & 600 1965-72 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Seventies Swish - Mercedes-Benz 350SL vs Jaguar XJS vs Triumph Stag |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2011 | |||
| Seventies Swish - Mercedes-Benz 350SL vs Jaguar XJS vs Triumph Stag - Job losses, strikes, tough times....So why not esxcape in a whoosh of affordable luxury by grand touring back to a decade that's seen it all before? | ||||
| Article |
Twin Test - Lasting Impressions |
20 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2010 | |||
| Lasting Impressions - Back in the Seventies, the Mercedes-Benz W10735SL was the last word in reliability, while the Triumph Stag was the punchline to a bad automotive joke. But times have changed. | ||||
| Article |
Riviera panzer |
72 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2008 | |||
| Riviera panzer- Discover a stretch of coast that makes an ideal venue for a grand tour in that most relaxed of classics, the Mercedes 350SL - nicknamed the Panzerwagen. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars December 2001 pg 80 |
80 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2001 | |||
| Bonneville Speed Week. The annual pilgrimage to chase new land speed records on the salt flats in Utah attracts some unlikely cars. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars July 2001 pg 60 |
60 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2001 | |||
| Driving Mercedes' 300SL racing car with John Surtees. The former World Champion shares his expertise in the ex-Mille Miglia car. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars July 2001 pg 54 |
54 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2001 | |||
| Mercedes Gullwing 300 SL. Insight into Mercedes' most glamorous car. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars June 2001 pg 52 |
52 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2001 | |||
| Triumph Stag vs Mercedes 350SL vs Jensen Interceptor. Triumph's easy-living convertible had upmarket aspirations, but was it good enough to compete with its rivals? | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's guide - Mercedes SL (1971-1989) - Quality counts |
68 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart August 2010 | |||
| Buyer's guide - Mercedes SL (1971-1989) - Quality counts - It's affordable, as high build quality, a superb reputation, stong performance and surprising practicality - it all makes a compelling case for buying an SL. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Mercedes-Benz SL range (1971-1989) |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 21 September 2006 | |||
| Buyers guide - Mercedes-Benz SL range (1971-1989) - Mainstay of the Mercedes-Benz sportscar range for a whopping 18 years, RICHARD GUNN looks at the W107 series and what to keep an eye out for when buying. | ||||
| Article |
A Merc for all reasons |
134 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2006 | |||
| A Merc for all reasons - Why spend £25,000 on a 'Pagoda' SL, says Dave Richards, when the R107 is a better all-rounder for a third as much? | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Mercedes-Benz SL 1971-89 |
128 |
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| Publication | Octane June 2005 | |||
| Buying Guide - Mercedes-Benz SL 1971-89 - Built up to a standard rather than down to a price, Mercedes SL is as impressive now as it was 30 years ago. | ||||
| Article |
MotorSport March 2003 pg 54 |
54 |
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| Publication | MotorSport March 2003 | |||
| The Gull of Mexico. It was one of the most brutal races ever, yet Mercedes conquered the Carrera Panamericana with a car of stealth, grace and precision. Fifty years after its momentous triumph, Andrew Frankel Drives it - and is impressed. | ||||
| Article |
Refried Benz - Mercedes SL350 |
90 |
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| Publication | Car February 2003 | |||
| Refried Benz - Mercedes SL350 - New V6-powered SL350 joins a classic 300SL on the trail of the legenday Carrera Panamericana road race. | ||||
| Article |
Classics December 2002 pg 36 |
36 |
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| Publication | Classics December 2002 | |||
| Spotter's Guide. Roadsters Revealed. In its 18 years on sale, the W107-series Mercedes-Benz SL went through a series of changes and developments. Andrew Noakes explains how to spot the differences. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car September 2001 pg 128 |
128 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2001 | |||
| My Classic and I - A fast lady's uprated Merc convertible. | ||||
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