Description
Talon Pointe offers this MERCEDES-BENZ 350 SL R107 V8 3. 5 200hp Cabriolet US specification
M. E. C : 01/ 01/ 1973
Mileage: 182, 076 km
Vehicle from USA - North Carolina.
Maintenance and servicing up to date.
Exterior colour: Midnight Blue
Interior: Sky beige upholstery
Equipment & Options :
Exterior :
- Paint Midnight Blue
- Wheels
- Chrome
- USA-spec indicators
Interior :
- Original sky beige upholstery
- Black dashboard
- Wooden centre console
- Analog clock
- Two-spoke steering wheel
- Beige carpeting
- Becker radio
Other :
- Electronic ignition
- 4-speed manual transmission
The owner has made a few discreet modifications, without betraying the model's authenticity. In particular he personally redid the dashboard, originally white, in black to reduce distracting reflections while driving.
The hard top, perfectly matched to the body (original colour), is painted in the same Midnight Blue shade, enhancing the overall visual unity.
The floors, for their part, have been completely redone with care and are now in impeccable condition, a testament to the thoroughness of the restoration.
This model benefits from the US finish, recognisable by several distinctive details: the front indicators are mounted under the bumper, a feature typical of US-market versions, and there are chrome inlays at the door ends, adding a touch of shine faithful to the period aesthetic.
Mercedes 350 SL 1973: The V8 in tuxedo
In a car world shaken by brute performance and avant-garde styling, the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL stands as a gentleman. Not one of those hurried gents, no: an aesthete. A V8 in a tuxedo, preferring to murmur its power rather than shout it.
Introduced in 1971 under the code name R107, the 350 SL succeeds the famous Pagode (W113) with a more modern style and sturdier construction.
It epitomises German luxury of the 1970s, with quality and durability built to stand the test of time, sometimes across two generations.
The Mercedes 350 SL, the first version of the legendary R107 series, was produced from 1971 to 1980, before giving way to other powertrains within a range kept in the catalogue until 1989.
Under its long hood, the 3. 5L V8 M116 delivering 200 hp provides smooth, full power. Coupled with a 4-speed manual gearbox, it offers a calm, refined drive.
Behind the wheel, you do not drive, you travel; carried by wind and the elegance of another era.
And then there is the style. That style. Bruno Sacco's, Mercedes design visionary. Clean lines, perfect proportions, visual balance that borders on perfection.
Whether it wears its body-colour hardtop or its carefully folded canvas roof, the 350 SL has that quiet aura of well-born cars.
It isn’t a car that seeks to seduce. It knows it appeals.
Inside, it welcomes you to a bygone era. Noble wood, thick carpeting, buttons that click with satisfaction. No screens, no useless gadgets. Just what is needed.
The 350 SL is more than a collectible. It’s a time capsule full of charm, offering on every journey what cars most rarely offer today: character and authenticity.
Sale price: €25, 590
Our services:
- Financing
- Extended warranty
- Delivery to France and Europe (on quotation)
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information and/ or to arrange a viewing.
The Talon Pointe team.
