Will...I'm not sure how old you were when the R107 was in production (I am 54)...but I lived in Beverly Hills in 1988 (I rented...so not trying to sound impressive!!) and saw plenty of my neighbors STILL buying 560SLs with excitement and they had more money than God. I think one of the main reasons MB extended the R107 was because of it's popularity (it was originally suppose to end in 1985). There were still penty of fans, but on paper they were pale in comparison to the latest technology of the time. I think there was a "cult" image that went with the R107 in LA and NYC...I know because I lived in both and traveled back and forth a lot.

I know in the late 1980's I thought "when are they finally going to update this car??", but I did observe how many wealthy people were still buying them! I remember when the 300SL/500SL came out in the model year 1990thinking, "what a welcome change!".

What the future will bring for R107s and R129s has yet to be seen. I know I have a lot more confidence in my other two vehicles appreciating with age. But I grew up with the R107 (14 when it arrived and 32 when it departed), so I have a soft spot for it. I have driven R129s and love them! I have NEVER bought a car for investment, as I always have more into them versus what they are worth. But to me, the passion is worth it's weight in gold!

By the way, none of my observations are meant to argue or offend you in any way...it's just my point of view, having been a huge car fan since1968.

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All the best,

J. P. Mose
1968 250SL
1970 280SE 3.5 Cabrio
1987 560SL
1990 560SEL