U.S. 300SLs were available from 1990 to 1993. It's a 3.0 liter 104 motor. It sounds fun but it isn't really. It's the same 5 speed as a Porsche 928 - dogleg shift pattern, heavy clutch, long throw - quite tedious and annoying, especially in city driving. Just about the most disappointing car Mercedes ever made I'd say. The Euro 12 valve 103 motor stick is a much better car.