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| My Gorgeous 1989 9G) R107 300SL; Signal Red / Mushroom Leather | |
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:40 am Post #1 |
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To me the R107SL is the most beautiful, timeless, and elegant car the world has produced and that’s just period. I had always lusted after one as a boy, and got one at 19 – a Nautic Blue 420SL. It was a great car – a dream come true, but I didn’t buy the right one and I was too young to appreciate the car fully. Since then ive had a few cars but nothing has come close to the feeling felt sitting behind the wheel of a 107SL. To me this is THE ONLY SL and what went before or after really does nothing for me. Well I thought “nutts to it, life’s WAY too short – im working 7 days a week either on Uni stuff and when im not at Uni im at work, literally haven’t had a week off in about 2 years – life’s too short and I need to get back to a classic car that really is special – not just any old car. So I lifted £10k out of my saving and treated myself good and proper!!! The ultimate classic for me! An R107SL!!! Hello Summer!!!!! Ive had 3 Mercedes V8’s now – my 420SL, 420SE, 560SEL – and to be honest, for me, they are just too complicated so was adament that if im buying one car to keep the rest of my days it was going to be a 6cyl. And im jolly glad I made that decision. I present to you, my 1989 G Mercedes 300SL!! Its one of the extreme last of them to roll off the line. It’s a 3 owner car with 120,000 miles on the clock. Shes in outstanding condition finished in (to me) the ONLY 107 colour scheme – Signal Red / Mushroom leather. Everything is complete and factory original – original Blaupunkt, fire extinguisher, tool roll, first aid kit etc. This car will be PAMPERED to within an inch of its life. Ive just treated it to a silky smooth tailored indoor car cover from the SL Shop, a hardtop stand and a fleecy bag for the hardtop. It drove flawlessly the 500 mile trip up the road from Chelsea today. I think Jenny Summer (and our own Katie will approve!!!) An absolute keeper for sure – old enough to appreciate this now, with the uncomplex reliable straight six, the perfect colour scheme, the very last on a G plate, right history etc and E7RAM will look FABULOUS on her!!!! If i do say so myself, shes pretty well unmarked and stunning!!! Bring on the sunshine!!!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| Chunk | Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:42 am Post #2 |
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Spammer Zapper
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Beautiful car I'd love to own something like that one day |
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| OneNineTee | Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:46 am Post #3 |
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Awesome Car Awesome Attitude! I'm currently seeking some online Loan sharks to cough up £100k for a fresh Evo II! LIVE THAT DREAM! |
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| Benzsc1 | Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:00 am Post #4 |
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Createyourownexit.com
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OMG thats straight up right from Beverly Hills!! Seriously Russell absolutely gorgeous stunning I love it swap you for the W123 ? "Have you ever driven a Mercedes?"
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| stwat | Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:02 am Post #5 |
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Fecking lovely Did Pam Ewing drop it off for you? That back box is hanging too low though Is this the one then? Or will we be seeing another love come along in a few months? It's hard to keep track mate
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| Ukmerctechie | Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:12 am Post #6 |
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Dir is Kool. WKKP Forever!
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Nice car Russel,good time of year for it,enjoy. But i am convinced your just trying to buy the contents of my carpark,first the same rocco as me now the same as my 107 .When you gonna buy a Ce and a 129
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| CrysAk | Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:38 am Post #7 |
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Moar Bass!
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thats what i thought, living the dream m8 stunning motor!
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:49 am Post #8 |
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Cheers all for the nice comments, much appreciated. Im off out to the garage to start detailing and remove yesterdays bug-kill!!
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| cossie connoisseur | Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:51 am Post #9 |
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there can be only one ;-)
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very very nice, what happened to the vw? |
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| Pontoneer | Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:12 am Post #10 |
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Very nice indeed ! Looks flawless . The only change I'd make is to swap the plastic steering wheel for a leather one ( which was an option ) - it is a tactile thing and just makes the car feel that much more special when driving it - can't explain any more , but it does . I swapped one into my SEL recently and it is so nice . A W126 wheel will fit straight into your SL . I have a 420SE coming in a week or so for breaking , the leather wheel out of that one is going into my 280SE ( and the facelift mushroom leather from the 420 is going into my SEL with my existing leather replacing the cloth seats in my 280SE , but once you've had a look over your new car if you need any other bits ( W126's and R107's share a lot of components ) just let me know . |
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| Toff190 | Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:48 am Post #11 |
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190 Mob Member and a Wise Guy.
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Bloody Hell Russell, wasn't expecting a thread like this from you. LOL Absolutely Gorgeous! |
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| katie | Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:01 am Post #12 |
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Very nice Russell! I must give mine a clean! I'll take some photos today! |
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| khimani_mohiki | Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:18 pm Post #13 |
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Part of things
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give it 6 to 8 weeks and youll have something else |
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:23 pm Post #14 |
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Cheers for the positive comment!!!! Its my cash at the end of the day!! Prepared to bet any sum you like on that i wont!!!! Im through with changing because for me this is the ultimate. What else would i buy that gives me this feeling? It doesent exist. Edited by Russell, Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:24 pm.
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:23 pm Post #15 |
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Just been out for a blast - magnifico!!![]() ![]()
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:28 pm Post #16 |
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Many thanks for this Derek - appreciated! Need to get a meet up with you sorted. If im being honest (shoot me if you like) i prefer the plastic wheel - i know what you maean about the leather ones feeling nice, but this reminds me of the wheel that was in my Dads 190E - i really like it and it theres less chance of it showing signs of wear i guess. Much appreciated on the other parts offer though - ill take stock of the car ![]() How you getting on anyway mate? Good i hope. Going to rejoin the MB Club and do a few shows so will catch you yet! |
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| MadMike | Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:31 pm Post #17 |
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Therapy Needed
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Russ, fantastic car. Dont you DARE sell it ! Mike. |
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:37 pm Post #18 |
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Cheers Mike!! I wouldnt even consider it mate trust me - my parents have said as much - its a car they dreamed of as well so collectively it will give us many years of pleasure - i let my Dad have a shot today and he was in heaven!! This IS a keeper. |
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| -V- | Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:17 pm Post #19 |
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The Hamster
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Congrats on the purchase! It is a very nice looking car....... but a bit of an old man's car though, no?
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| katie | Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:26 pm Post #20 |
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Totally disagree V! I have one too
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:38 pm Post #21 |
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Exactly Katie, cheers Pal, its single handedly my favourite car on the planet. Deffinately a keeper - the cars ive chopped and changed about in the past few years havent been very expensive, but this is a £10k car so theres no way im not keeping her - wouldnt of sunk that amount of my savings into it if i wasnt sure! |
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| Will | Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:42 pm Post #22 |
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Looks great Russell - enjoy ![]() Whatever you do or don't do with it shouldn't really matter. It's only a car at the end of the day, and although it cost you £10k or thereabouts, you'll be unlikely to lose much if you ever need to move it on. Certainly less than the depreciation that many people suffer on newer cars! Hope everything works out for you ![]() Will |
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| -V- | Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:59 pm Post #23 |
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An old woman's car as well then? just kidding katie!Just a matter of opinion, i've never seen anyone under the age of 40 driving these cars..... until now. |
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 5:50 pm Post #24 |
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Just damn fine taste V, just damn fine taste. Had my last 107 at 19, and theres a guy about here cuts about in the summer in a nautic blue one, hes about 20 i think - spoke to him last week at the BP, but i agree V its not the norm, but hey....when have i ever been normal lol |
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| Johnboy Mac | Sun Jun 20, 2010 5:54 pm Post #25 |
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Don't believe it Russell! Your some boy that's for sure. Enjoy the car, it looks lovely & don't forget the shades, red pullover and a blonde in the passenger seat
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 6:22 pm Post #26 |
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Hehe cheers mate :0 Now a blonde would look smashing, hair flowing in the wind. I can dream.....another reason i got this pre hooking up with anyone - its mine and shant be taken away from me!!!! lol. I wonder if theres like a girlfriend trader like autotrader, put in your requirements - miles, condition, number of doors (lol) |
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| Johnboy Mac | Sun Jun 20, 2010 7:57 pm Post #27 |
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More than part of things
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That photo reminds me of the retired old boys featured in M-B Gazette mag. P.s. Sorry
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:06 pm Post #28 |
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Its what im aspiring to mate
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| Richy190E | Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:13 pm Post #29 |
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bubble bubble
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Like this?
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| Russell | Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:24 pm Post #30 |
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Haha Rich mate thats GENIUS!!!!! Love it - think ill get one made up.....
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| Gaz2N | Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:41 pm Post #31 |
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Well done Russell, As usual you have found a gem! R107 has got to be my ultimate Merc . The M103 is such a simple and strong engine. In my opinion that's why the 300sl's seem to be in more demand. To be honest that still looks like 15k-20k's worth of car. I'm fairly sure that you will not lose any of your hard-earned money. Hope that you keep this one, but if you don't please let me know Enjoy! Gary
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| AndyBoroFC | Sun Jun 20, 2010 11:13 pm Post #32 |
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Brown and beige are all the rage...
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God, I'm going to have to start coming on here more regularly again, I can't keep up with the Russell saga... Na mate, I'm glad you've got what you want after all, I'd never begrudge that to anyone who works hard for it. She's an absolute pearler as well, I don't think there's a better colour scheme for the 107. (I keep getting reminded of the 1980s series "Matt Houston", remember that?...) To be fair, I've always been of the "buy... sell... next!" persuasion, ironically it's only been the 190s that have felt like keepers (though that doesn't stop me trawling the websites every day looking for 190 #4, even though the current one is my dream spec and more...) She's arrived just in time as well, ready for that three days without rain that you get in your part of the world!
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| Everton | Mon Jun 21, 2010 12:35 am Post #33 |
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You change motors more times than your Y-fronts cocker, it only seems like yesterday you had the old brown Scirocco. Nevertheless, I still think the car is beautiful and in superb condition. Congratulations on your purchase |
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| aemt | Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:22 am Post #34 |
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Nice one Russell. I wll try and make sure that Joy does not log on!!!!!!!!! |
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| Stempies | Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:38 pm Post #35 |
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Back into a proper car again , glad the VW didn't stay long!!
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| blankcanvas | Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:41 pm Post #36 |
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lovely car , well wear
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| PARI | Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:57 pm Post #37 |
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that is a seriously lovely motor mate, i remember when i persuaded my uncle to part with his cash for a 90k 500sl A reg, sub 5k price, was a pleasure to drive it on the way back. i am sure you will make the most of the weather with it |
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| Pontoneer | Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:39 pm Post #38 |
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Russell , there's a 'must have' accessory for the 107 , especially owners like you who live near the sea . Here it is , as shown in the original brochure
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| Neil | Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:50 pm Post #39 |
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Only just caught up with this one, Russell what are you like?! Anyway, welcome to Hell (err, I mean owning a Signal Red Mercedes). You'll have guns like Arnie in no time...
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| Russell | Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:24 pm Post #40 |
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Derek - absolutely - Tally Ho!!!! Neil, cheers mate - yeah id forgotten what a Red car was like to polish, not had a red car in years - well worth the effort though as when all shone up theres nothing that looks finer!!! Autoglym Super Resin all the way for me. Its just the best mix between effort / results. I think tbh they have improved it since the last time i used it a couple of years ago - there seems to be minimal polish dust now - perhaps its my imagination tho!!!!! |
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