80-89 500SL (R107) Owner Roll Call

[ericdee]

Looks like my old shot's are a dead link, here's a little youtube;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP9SLZjX7Ew

[RickOrth]

I bought my 380 in 2011 with 148K+ miles. Has both soft and hard top.
It had multiple electrical problems that I diagnosed as fuse issues when I looked at it. Sure enough, I replaced every fuse in the main panel and everything worked except the AC and radio antennae.
The odometer was the first fix with a disintegrated main gear. I have now put 2500 miles on it. Just turned 150K.
Next major fix is rear shocks. It has bottomed out the last few times I took out.

It looks like a previous owner frankensteined it by adding the aluminum wheels and a front air dam with AMG stamped into it.

I have many photos of My Beauty, of which this is one.

link: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/103127829567265570109/albums/5799431535429759473/5799431545117084754?pid=5799431545117084754&oid=103127829567265570109

[el Miguel]

1984 Euro 500SL. Lapis Blue with palomino interior. 113k miles. Originally imported to Florida and stayed there until I purchased it in 2003. NC car now. 16" 91 SL rims. Everything else original.
Mike

[frankj]

1984 500SL, Signal Red, Black Interior, 226K miles. This was a Texas car until I moved her to Mississippi 5 years ago. Original condition, but with lots of new parts.

[Jack Rushing]

I have a 1985 500SL. Black with palomino leather. Bought it in 2001 with 79,000 miles on it. It has been my daily driver. I now have 205,020 miles
showing on the odometer.

[screaminbrabus]

Owner since 1999 of a:
1984 Black 500SL, with Palomino interior,and burlwood trim.
R107 5.0 M117.046 engine. with 138,000 original miles.
Being a Gray Market,(European Version) Imported and Converted to U.S. required safety version in 1990.
Have done several repairs and maintenance,and feel very comfortable working on the 500SL.
Looking forward to looking at post, and will be documenting and contributing my own repairs and experiences.
I also own a 2004 SL600. Which provides me the unique opportunity to experience the progression of the SL series Mercedes. I am truly a fan of these unique roadsters.
Pictures to follow.

[ROLLGUY]

I just found this thread, but have had the car for a while. This is my (new to me) '85 300SLD that was converted around 2011 by member mach4 in Diesel Discussion: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/308791-380sl-diesel-conversion-project.html
My restoration and repair thread (with photos):

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/399230-new-me-85-sl-diesel-repair-renew-thread.html

[christopher@rywelski.com]

1983 380SL Black w/ Gray Blue Interior 111K Miles

[matthewz108]

just came across this thread...
my Champagne Metallic 1982 500SL 107.046

[ericdee]

Bummer a lot of the old shots are gone. Here are some new ones.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DFDfXkXqrW8d5nHY8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Fk1sbMXTDX3vsTfa7

[ROLLGUY]

Here are some recent photos of the 300SLD
1985 SL Diesel conversion OM617 TURBODIESEL

[rowdie]

Rollguy. Go back and read the title of this thread.

[Diseasel300]

Back on topic, here's our '83 500SL. Been in the family since 1998 and garage kept its whole life. I'm hoping to have this car fixed up and reliable enough to attend the Texas Centerville gathering in October. Will be it's first "event" of any sort in over 20 years.


And hanging out with my buddy and his '83 280SL...

[ROLLGUY]

Originally Posted by rowdie

Rollguy. Go back and read the title of this thread.

Sorry, I saw 80-89 and R107 (as did others apparently), so I posted. I can remove it if it is not appropriate.

[ericdee]

Here's a good brief history of the 500SL - R107.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLvDUPkXxl8&t=445s