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For more images, video and to see what our expert technicians thought of this SLSHOP Assured car head to our website 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SL SportLine (R107) by SLSHOP Signal Red with Custom Alcantara Interior with Heated Seats Black Fabric Soft Top and Black Hard Top 4000 miles since rebuild. As featured by press around the world, the 300 SL SportLine was and remains a one-of-a-kind R107 SL reimagined as performance-focused machine. Read the full specification by visiting theSLSHOP.com/workshops/sportline-300/ SLSHOP are delighted to be able to once again offer this unique and inimitable 300 SL SportLine, engineered and developed by our team over more than two years. After development and testing, the vehicle was then secured by a private collector who owned a 'full house' of Signal Red R107s... An early 500, a late 300 and the SportLine. It is now offered for sale direct from this collection. This is a completely restored, upgraded and modified 300SL complete with 5-speed manual gearbox. It is quite simply thrilling to drive. THE PERFORMANCE Lightened and balanced flywheel and crank Revised injection system (featuring larger Mercedes-Benz injectors) Distributor replaced with modern ignition coil pack for a more precise spark and better throttle response Mapped ignition via Omex ECU Free-flow performance air filter Re-engineered throttle linkage for better pedal response Performance camshaft with revised cam profile, tuned for torque Ported and polished head for better breathing Bespoke stainless steel exhaust system Mercedes-Benz 5 speed manual gearbox THE HANDLING Adjustable progressive springs and bespoke dampers, tuned to the weight and feel of the car Bespoke anti-roll bar Aluminium rear trailing arms with anti-squat links Stronger, uprated suspension bushes Performance discs, vented and grooved for effective cooling Performance brake pads Limited-slip differential for improved traction and acceleration Full professional geometry set-up THE INTERIOR Reprofiled sports steering wheel for greater control and better feel Hand stitched dashboard, steering wheel, gear knob and gear lever gaiter Interior SportLine badging Dash mounted fuel/air mix gauge High gloss dark pepper wood finish Seat Heating Period style Nappa leather with Alcantara centres, pleated and double stitched Upgraded Becker Hi-Fi audio system with Bluetooth technology.