The 1976 Mercedes-Benz SLC is a different kind of classic Mercedes. Built on the legendary R107 platform but stretched into a fixed-roof coupe, the SLC was designed as a grand touring machine first—longer, more stable at speed, and more refined than its roadster sibling. Finished in blue over a tan interior, this SLC carries the understated presence that defined Mercedes in the 1970s.
Power comes from Mercedes’ 4.5-liter M117 V8, a smooth, iron-block engine developed for longevity, not headlines. Paired to a 3-speed automatic, it delivers effortless low-end torque and quiet highway cruising—the kind of drivetrain that made these cars favorites among executives, diplomats, and endurance rally teams alike. With 82,500 miles shown, this SLC has been properly enjoyed, not entombed.
What separates the SLC from the SL is its extended wheelbase and fixed roof. The longer chassis gives the car a noticeably more planted feel, while the pillarless coupe design adds both rigidity and presence. Inside, the cabin is pure classic Mercedes: upright visibility, real materials, power windows, automatic climate control, and a Becker radio that feels exactly right for the era.
Four-wheel disc brakes, independent suspension at all four corners, and rear-wheel drive give the SLC the balance expected of a Mercedes flagship coupe. But this car isn’t about numbers—it’s about how it moves down the road. Solid, composed, unhurried, and expensive in the way only old-world German cars can be. The SLC represents a time when Mercedes built cars to outlast trends, and examples like this continue to prove why that reputation still holds.
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$9,499
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| LISTING DETAILS: | • 82,500 Miles Shown |
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