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Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC (R/C107, 1971-1989): Books

A book on Mercedes-Benz SL or SLC (R/C107, 1971-1989) sports cars? Explore here books on the history, types and construction of Mercedes-Benz sports cars.

Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC 107-Series 1971-1989 - The Complete Story

As one of the most remarkable models that Mercedes-Benz has ever created, the 107-series was a sales success for nearly two decades and has been an automotive icon for far longer. Elegant styling, effortless performance and superior build quality are central to the appeal of the Mercedes-Benz R107 SL and C107 SL models.

This book details the complete history of the model from its design in the late 1960s, its launch in 1971, its development through the 1970s and 1980s to the end of production in 1989.
Accompanied by over 250 archive pictures and original images, "Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC 107-Series 1971-1989 - The Complete Story" reveals the story behind the racing SLs and the works rally SLCs, and provides a valuable guide to buying and running these cars.

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Author:Andrew Noakes
Details:192 pages, 26.5 x 22.5 x 1.8 cm / 10.4 x 8.9 x 0.71 in, hardback
Illustrations:260 b&w and colour photos, 10 drawings
Publisher:The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2017)
Series:The Complete Story
ISBN:9781785003653
Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC 107-Series 1971-1989 - The Complete Story

Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC 107-Series 1971-1989 - The Complete Story

Language: English

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Mercedes-Benz SL R107 and SLC C107 - From the 350SL to the 450 SLC 5.0 and 500 SL Rally

Boost your knowledge on the Mercedes R/C107 SL/SLC. Last updated in March 2018, this 220-page guide does not only show you the cars' history, it explains in detail chassis number and data card and offers a comprehensive buyer's guide.
Superb recent non-Daimler AG color photography highlights many of the cars' features, this includes pictures of the suspension.

Some of the topics covered:
- The development of the R107 and C107 from the 350SL to the 560SL and 500SLC
- A rotary piston engine
- The 1980 facelift
- The 1981 engine update
- The 1985 facelift Tuning scene
- The forgotten 500SL Rally
- Chassis number and data card explained
- R/C107 buyer's guide
- Which R/C107 should I prefer
- Technical specifications and production figures.

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Author:Bernd S. Koehling
Details:228 pages, 28 x 21.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:200 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Bernd S. Koehling (D, 2015)
ISBN:9781516859733
Mercedes-Benz SL R107 and SLC C107 - From the 350SL to the 450 SLC 5.0 and 500 SL Rally

Mercedes-Benz SL R107 and SLC C107 - From the 350SL to the 450 SLC 5.0 and 500 SL Rally

Language: English

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Mercedes SL & SLC (1971-1989) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC models from the years 1971-1989. Describes the Mercedes-Benz 350SL, 350SL 4.5, 350SLC, 450SL, 450SLC, 450SLC 5.0, 380SLC, 500SL, AMG 500SL and 560SL.

  • The 52 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
  • Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Author:R. M. Clarke
Details:208 pages, 27 x 20 x 1.3 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:500 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 2004)
ISBN:9781855206779

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Mercedes SL & SLC (1971-1989) - Brooklands Portfolio

Mercedes SL & SLC (1971-1989)

Language: English

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Mercedes-Benz: The modern SL cars - From the R107 to the R231

This guide covers the history of the four modern SL cars: the 1971 R107, 1989 R129, 2001 R230 and 2012 R231. It looks at their individual history, engines, facelifts and discusses the AMG versions from the early 500SL 6.0 to the latest SL65.
It talks about the designs, special editions and what selected tuners such as Brabus, Renntech or Carlsson had to offer. Complete technical specifications and annual production data of each model can be found towards the end of the book.

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Author:Bernd S. Koehling
Details:376 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.3 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.91 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Bernd S. Koehling (D, 2013)
ISBN:9781484108246
Mercedes-Benz: The modern SL cars - From the R107 to the R231

Mercedes-Benz: The modern SL cars - From the R107 to the R231

Language: English

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Mercedes SL/SLC type 107 - Le guide détaillé 1971-1989

This Mercedes-Benz SL/SLC 107 Guide covers in detail the career of one of the longest-produced Mercedes, which began in 1971 and ended in 1989.
In this book the car is presented in 11 chapters in great detail, with its production figures, but also anecdotes and owner testimonials.

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Author:Laurent Pennequin
Details:132 pages, 28 x 21 x 1.4 cm / 11 x 8.25 x 0.55 in, hardback
Illustrations:298 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Auto Forever (F, 2019)
ISBN:9782956186236
Mercedes SL/SLC type 107 - Le guide détaillé 1971-1989

Mercedes SL/SLC type 107 - Le guide détaillé 1971-1989

Language: French

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Mercedes SL (R107) (Top Model)

With this generation of SL roadster, the R107 type allowed Mercedes to meet with global success. Europe, the United States, Asia, this convertible as chic as it was a bit sporty met with great success.
It must be said that its production spanned eighteen years! Mercedes only offered it noble mechanics, 6-cylinders in line and V8s...

It is also one of the first Mercedes designed with particular attention to safety. The SL type R107 also had a very brief sporting career.
Well... almost! So many details and anecdotes that deserved a book on the subject, the first written in French.

Summary:

-Ancestry
-Creation and launch
-1st generation
-2nd generation
-3rd generation
-Different SLs/Separate SLs
-Technical information.

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Author:Antoine Grégoire
Details:192 pages, 29 x 24 cm / 11.4 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:500 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2017)
Series:Top Model
ISBN:9791028301446
Mercedes SL (R107) (Top Model)

Mercedes SL (R107)

Language: French

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Mercedes-Benz SL und SLC - Die Baureihe R/C 107 von 1971 bis 1989

Its timeless lines are as fascinating today as they were then. A Mercedes-Benz R 107 or C 107 never looks out of place, its driver is always well dressed. The ever-growing group of enthusiasts who are devoted to preserving these automotive treasures - which is problem-free thanks to the outstanding quality of the 107 - know this too. Author Brian Long is one of them.

His book is packed with all the information on the history, development and model maintenance of the R/C 107 series. Together with the exceptional and extensive illustrations - mostly factory photographs - it is an indispensable reading pleasure for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.

Bizarre details such as the famous "blind" on the second part of the rear side window make the elegant SLC coupé no less attractive than the classic SL roadster. How this blind came about in the course of the 107's development, for example, is something you'll find out in this volume, which can be described as a standard work thanks to its opulent features.

Brian Long reports knowledgeably on the development and worldwide sales of the model as well as its motorsport history. His work is rounded off by extensive tables with technical data, engine variants, equipment, chassis numbers, production figures... in fact, all the information that the connoisseur's heart desires!

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Author:Brian Long
Details:208 pages, 25.5 x 25.5 cm / 10 x 10 in, hardback
Illustrations:numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
ISBN:9783768834223
Mercedes-Benz SL und SLC - Die Baureihe R/C 107 von 1971 bis 1989

Mercedes-Benz SL und SLC - Die Baureihe R/C 107 von 1971 bis 1989

Language: German

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Mercedes-Benz R/C 107 (Schrader Typen Chronik)

Introduced in 1971, the SL series was built for an impressive 18 years, making it one of the longest-produced model series from Mercedes-Benz.

As the successor to the "Pagoda" series, it introduced a new design line to the Untertürkheim-based company with its wide-band headlights and grooved taillights, and thus became a style-defining feature in the 1970s. It's no wonder that the 2-seater R 107 roadster and the C 107 five-seater coupé still have a lot of fans today.

Halwart Schrader pays tribute to this fact and documents the history of the Mercedes-Benz R/C 107 models in this volume.

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Author:Halwart Schrader
Details:96 pages, 22 x 24 cm / 8.7 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:29 b&w and 192 colour photos
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2015)
Series:Schrader Typen Chronik
ISBN:9783613034372
Mercedes-Benz R/C 107 (Schrader Typen Chronik)

Mercedes-Benz R/C 107

Language: German

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Mercedes Benz SL: Die Baureihe 107 - Trendsetter und Dauerbrenner

Mercedes-Benz built the legendary 107 roadster and coupe series for 18 years. The SL was already a classic during its lifetime and is as popular today as ever. Mercedes expert Heribert Hofner has written down the story. There are also hundreds of photos, some of which were taken especially for this monograph.

Pages of the book Mercedes Benz SL: Die Baureihe 107 (1)

Pages of the book Mercedes Benz SL: Die Baureihe 107 (2)

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Author:Heribert Hofner
Details:288 pages, 29 x 24.5 cm / 11.4 x 9.7 in, hardback
Illustrations:numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
ISBN:9783958434226
Mercedes Benz SL: Die Baureihe 107 - Trendsetter und Dauerbrenner

Mercedes Benz SL: Die Baureihe 107 - Trendsetter und Dauerbrenner

Language: German

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Mercedes Benz 280-560 SL & SLC (R/C 107) - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

In the early 1970s, Mercedes created the Mercedes-Benz 280-560 (R/C 107 series) model with timelessly beautiful lines. Today, these vehicles are in high demand and are correspondingly expensive.

This volume from the "Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf" series is a compact guide and an indispensable tool for assessing the condition of a model from this series that is for sale.
You will receive valuable tips on the various engines and models, learn about weak points, and can predict what work you might need to do depending on the condition of the car.
Also included: a current price overview, information about the paperwork required, key technical data and equipment details, addresses and sources of information. The editorial team has compiled the most important and helpful insider information and explains what you should definitely look out for when buying in order to avoid any nasty surprises later.

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Author:Chris Bass
Details:64 pages, 21 x 15 x 0.7 cm / 8.25 x 5.9 x 0.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:100 colour photos
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2008)
Series:Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf
ISBN:9783898808972
Mercedes Benz 280-560 SL & SLC (R/C 107) - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

Mercedes Benz 280-560 SL & SLC (R/C 107)

Language: German

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Mercedes-Benz SL - Die Baureihe R 107

In 1971, the Mercedes-Benz SL of the R107 series replaced its predecessor, the W113, which had been built for around nine years. And as was to be expected, the Swabians continued the almost 20-year-old tradition with the new model: Open and two-seater, the SL had always been the roadster for the highest demands, simply a dream car that set standards in terms of safety, comfort and technology.

Pages of the book Mercedes-Benz SL - Die Baureihe R 107 (1)

This revised and extensively supplemented documentation from the legendary SL book series brings for the first time the complete history of the R107 from its beginnings to its last year of production in 1989.

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Author:Günter Engelen
Details:400 pages, 26.5 x 23 cm / 10.4 x 9.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:269 b&w and 37 colour photos
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2015)
ISBN:9783613037540
Mercedes-Benz SL - Die Baureihe R 107

Mercedes-Benz SL - Die Baureihe R 107

Language: German

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