In the year 2006 already I was looking for a 500 SLC (see the Ferrari 400i page also). In the meantime prizes have considerably increased. Nevertheless I made up my mind in 2014 to acquire one, mainly because the advertised car was without the standard spoiler-lip on the trunk-lid, free of wheel-arch chromium molds and it was equipped with the fully auromatic AC (which turned out to be a major issue). Carbody and seats had been properly renewed previously. For more detailed information please consult the "Experience Report"

Technical Data: Engine: Type M 117, 8 cylinders V 90°, 4973 ccm, 240 PS engine block and cylinder heads in aluminium Fuel Injection K-Jetronic Drive Train: 4- speed automatic transmission with torque converter Independent rear suspension (MB "Koppellenkerachse") Brake System : 4- wheel disc brake (aereated front discs) with separate circuit front and rear and vacuum brake booster. Parking brake with separate drums for rear wheels Weight: 1515 kg Facts and Figures: - Max. speed 140 mph - Fuel consumption (real) 12.7 - 17.2 mpg; Average 15.3 mpg - Fuel tank capacity 21 gal. Equipment: - Velours-upholstery - Power sliding roof - Fully automatic AC - Cruise control - Power windows 4-fold - Hydraulic power steering - Halogen main- and fog lights - Headlamp- wipers - Cebtral locking system Production figures: All series C107 280/350/380/450/450 5.0/500 SLC (1971 - 1981): 62'888 thereof 500 SLC: 1154

When I bought the car, it was already officially approved and registered as a vintage vehicle. This is restricting the average annual mileage to 3'000 km only. Since the total mileage driven related to the events and excursions of the Swiss Mercedes Benz Vintage Car Club (MBVC), where I'm an active member, is now shared between my "Pagoda" and the SLC, this means actually no serious restriction. The coupés of the 107 series did not receive the same appreciation of the collectors as the convertibles in the past. Therefore they are generally in significantly worse condition than the latter. Also they used to be driven regularly during winter time and they had many changes of ownership with less focus on maintenance and care. The survivors are now quite scarce, also because of the considerably lower production figure. Consequently,the market value is increasing rearkably for cars in excellent condition, specifically for the rare 5-litres and the 380's.