Mercedes-Benz 350 SLC/450SLC Coupe
Overview
| Produced: |
1972-1980, 13925 produced. (350 SLC Coupe) 1972-1980, 31739 produced. (450 SLC Coupe) |
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| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,4 seats(Hardtop) |
Mercedes added two unusual long wheelbase sports Coupes to its SL range in 1972, the 350SLC and 450SLC. Both cars shared the same extended SL wheelbase which featured four seat accommodation and a fixed coupe roof. Behind the front door on each side was a 1/4 window which was partially covered by a louvered panel for extra privacy.
The 350SLC used the 3.5 litre V8 whilst the 450SLC used the more powerful 4.5 litre unit. Both cars weighed more than their equivalent two-seat SL counterparts although performance was still good. Although perhaps not the best looking SL derivative these impressive coupes sold well up-until 1980.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
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| 3499cc | V8 OHC | |||
| 4520cc | V8 OHC |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
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| 1855200104 | Mercedes SL & SLC Gold Portfolio 1971-89 | Brooklands Books | |
| 1855201879 | Mercedes-Benz Road Test Book: Mercedes S Class 19672-79 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
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| Article |
Mercedes 350 SLC & Ford Model A |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2008 | |||
| Mercedes 350 SLC & Ford Model A- In another prejudice-busting test drive, Matt Jones and Neil Campbell choose each other a for-sale classic that they think the other won't like, but ought to. | ||||
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Classic Cars August 2001 pg 92 |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2001 | |||
| Ten great cars to buy before they all disappear. From Toyota MR2 to Vauxhall Carlton 3000GSi, these great cars all deserve to be saved before rust, MoT failures and boy racers wipe then out forever. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars June 2001 pg 52 |
52 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2001 | |||
| Triumph Stag vs Mercedes 350SL vs Jensen Interceptor. Triumph's easy-living convertible had upmarket aspirations, but was it good enough to compete with its rivals? | ||||
| Article |
Power Corrupts - Jaguar v Mercedes v Porsche |
30 |
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| Publication | Classics Spring 2004 | |||
| Power Corrupts - Jaguar v Mercedes v Porsche - Only the fastest of fat-cats could justify the price tag and fuel bills of these executive coupés. But, asks Greg Whitaker, which one makes the soundest partnership? 1983 Porsche 928S, 1975 Jaguar XJ-S, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC. | ||||
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Classics December 2002 pg 36 |
36 |
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| Publication | Classics December 2002 | |||
| Spotter's Guide. Roadsters Revealed. In its 18 years on sale, the W107-series Mercedes-Benz SL went through a series of changes and developments. Andrew Noakes explains how to spot the differences. | ||||
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Classic & Sports Car September 2001 pg 128 |
128 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2001 | |||
| My Classic and I - A fast lady's uprated Merc convertible. | ||||
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