Samson 1986 Mercedes 600SL M120 V-12

As far as I know this is the worlds first Mercedes M120 V-12 powered 107. This car was featured in its original gallery as SadieInRed with it's original V-8 engine.

Samson was constructed from a 1986 560SL using the power train from a 1996 SL600. The complete power train including engine, trans, differential, wheels tires and front breaks were all removed from a wrecked SL600 and installed into the 560SL.

It features a 389 HP, 6.0 Liter V-12 engine, utilizing the stock ME fuel/ignition system and 722.6 5 speed transmission with stock EGS controller and 2.65 rear end.

It is as smooth as glass, quiet and ungodly fast. The combination of this awesome engine into this classic body style brings a 21 century level of sophistication back into a one of the most classic luxury sports cars ever made.