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Has your convertible top seen better days?Rips, tears, or seams coming undone like your favorite jeans? Discolored perhaps? Well we've got you covered!Brand new convertible tops in all the factory correct colors and fabrics are now available for 190SLs, Pagodas and R107s!These are made to order, so please make sure you include model year and your interior color code.Now don't f …
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Product Feature: R107 SL and C107 SLC Blower Motors Greetings Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, Spring has finally arrived and with it comes the perfect weather for classic car joyrides in the sun. As proud owners of classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles, we know that there's nothing quite like taking your beloved vehicle out for a spin on a beautiful spring day. …
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Electronic Fuel Injection: How Far We've ComeThis is the story of electronic fuel injection, and how it grew to touch every single automaker since its inception. This is more than the story of any one automaker. It is a study of failure, triumph, and innovation in an effort to move automotive technology forward. To begin, let’s talk about something other than Mercedes, because …
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How the Mercedes-Benz R107 Convertible Roadster Became an Automotive Iconby Jason Paige Dumont, edited by Sheila HeaneyHow many automobiles have such a pleasing, classic silhouette that they enjoy an eighteen-year model run with only a few minor cosmetic changes? Not many. The Mercedes R107 SL is one of these classics. In fact, engines and engine size changed more than exter …
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This week we are highlighting some commonly-replaced parts for the R107 SL chassis— one of the most beloved and enduring classic Mercedes there is! Happy 50th to the R107!2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the R107 chassis to the world. Click here to read "How the R107 Roadster Became an Automotive Icon" on our blog. Top Release HandlesThis handle is frequen …
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