Early Euro: ’72 Mercedes-Benz 350SL
The new R107 Roadster that replaced the now very collectible Pagoda SLs, started life with chassis bits from a mid-size Benz and an engine from the big S Class. Volume production of the first R107 car, the 350 SL, started in April 1971 alongside the last of the W113 sedans. Offered in Europe with a high compression 3.5 liter V8 however in North America, cars wore the name 350 SL, but had a larger, lower compression 4.5 liter V8. Read More