107SLC versus 107 convertible

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[KennethITGuru]

I love that some people out there advocate for the less popular SLC cars. They have such a different character and style than the more abundant convertibles. The rear glass and side louvers are so gorgeous that it really makes them stand out compared to other cars.

[russelljenkins]

Pierre is a seeker of truth! Which is why He owns the material. It’s easy to wear his skin, he is a focused wrench! A few months ago I finally picked up an SLC. Military 1974, first sighting … As you walk around, the sheet metal is pulled taunt and flat. Then the 3D slight of hand marrying that roof to the body is a work of amazing engineering !!! Think C-111 …. Mine was a one owner, bought at the factory with HVAC deleted estate sale. It took me a while to find a European Spec SLC. This one truly fell out the sky …. I finally got one !

[reinesjogren]

Greetings from Sweden ! I have one w114 coupe from 1975, and a w107 sl from 1978. Me and my wife drive these during summer. They are nice solid cars ! I have owned them for twenty years, and i have no plans of selling them any time soon !
I find your program very informative and entertaining to watch. Thanks from Reine Gothenburg, Sweden !

[johnkauppi]

I'd love to own a SLC as I think they are such a beautiful, elegant car. I am a long time owner of an Australian Mercedes 380 SEC, which is a fine car, but big. The SLC is smaller, sportier and so European. And not being a fan of convertables, as the weather and sun is so harsh here, a hard top is just fine for me. Better start looking for one before they become unaffordable.

[Terpygrowz]

its enjoyable listening to you talk Mercedes.

[GDOTV]

I've always loved the 450SLC. I look forward to buying one in the near future.

[GlennC]

I've always liked the SLCs. Grew up overseas from the US and they seemed relatively common most places I lived. Some of the classiest cars around in those years. SLs seemed far less common.

[warrennelson]

have 2 1973 450SLC cars. drive one daily, the other is under wraps...30 years now, my favorite model

[oldietolfree]

thanks for the videos pierre, your enthusiasm is the only thing keeping me working on my non starting 124.051 and not parting it out

[jco]

I had a 1974 450 SLC it was very fast and smooth on the highway, these cars are definitely not daily drivers.
MPG 12 city/15 hwy

Features in car Becker am/fm stereo which still worked
Moonroof
Anthracite grey exterior original paint which still looked in factory condition
Fog lights
First aid kit
Original windshield wipers
Alloy wheels
Problems with car
Oil leakage
Hood latch problems
replaced headers
And one day the car started but wouldn’t go into reverse or drive
So I ended up getting rid of it for free.
I purchased the car for $1, 200 back in 1999, it lasted for 4 years.
Speedometer had 186k miles on it when I got it, but the speedometer did not work when I got it.
It also had U.S regulatory bumpers which made the car look even longer and unattractive.

[allwinds]

What do you mean "economical"? As in purchase price or cost of ownership or fuel economy?

[rohitnarayan]

Greetings from the UK. great video and information-thank you!

[classicjalopy]

I've had mine since 2003, was my only car for many years. Much more flexible than an SL, you can put a child seat in the back of one for example. They were also generally better equipped - e.g. mine has leather, LSD etc. I add that these cars (and the R107) rust like nothing else. This chassis, the 116 and 114/115 seem to be the most rust prone Mercedes. Note that another comment says the aluminum control arms were standard on euro models, this is not the case. What was standard was the anti-dive/anti-squat suspension setup on the 450 which for some strange reason US cars had to do without.

[joelcohen]

Hello Pierre. We sure enjoy your sharing your knowledge. If I might suggest, maybe you could share the visuals with photographs or drawings of the cars you Discuss.Your presentations would be infinitely more Enjoyable.

[rivermonsoon]

Slc was so stylish. Seems to have been forgotten a lot. You know these cars so well. I love it. Know much about 1990 300d? Had it for a few years now been an excellent car. Less than 100k miles on it. Some clear liquid leaked out on under left side of front. :( while sitting in my garage just the other day

[vmlelectronics]

I like the SLC, i think it's less "cliché" than the SL body

[seangregory]

Thanks Pierre for that unexpected review. Love the SLC, my current favourite 'sports car'
Their rallying heritage especially their prowess in marathon events together with the W123s (I own a Gen 1 123) made me, a Rally fan want to own both. I hope to pick one up when my bank balance allows for one.
W123 + C107 = ❤️❤️❤️

[KermitPoling]

Pierre, I very much appreciate your videos and they have been invaluable in helping me gradually get my "rescue" 450 SL (a 1976 California spec with about 133K) back to good health - it runs extremely well right now with a few things still on my to do list. To my surprise, my wife has caught on to my enthusiasm for these wonderful vehicles and, although I love open air driving when I can, the car is also very enjoyable with the hard top. I think at some point I'll find an SLC for her, once I have something to spare in my pocketbook. But one thing caught my attention - I'm 6'2" and have no problems sitting in my car with either top. Your comment makes me think my seats must be sagging more than I thought. (Or you're that much taller). Any idea of what normal headroom should be?

[neilrafferty]

I may be wrong but I seem to remember two factory backed SLCs going sideways in various continental rallies in the early 80s. Very much under the radar .

[edwardditmire]

First of all, love your content, just discovered your stuff, loving it. Second, as an owner of a 380slc, I think you skipped some of its virtues... I think the all aluminum engine gives it better handling, the four speed auto is a very nice positive, and frankly, the power of the engine is a good match for the car’s character. No arguments on the negatives, I’ve spent heavily on the timing chain conversion, climate control, and no I don’t like the 85mph speedo, but regardless, incredibly satisfying car to own. Hard to figure why the c107 is so under appreciated, but as you said, that becomes an ownership perk in its own way too.