1984 Mercedes-Benz SL36 AMG

There’s always those cars that you sit back and wonder why they weren’t created in the first place. Then there are those of us who actually go ahead and build what the factory thought they should have offered. Such is the case with this 1984 Mercedes-Benz “SL36.” As most of us know, this wasn’t a thing, but when you consider it, it’s not an unreasonable creation. While the US got the breathed on 3.6 liter inline-6 from the boffins at AMG in the form of the limited production C36, the rest of the world was also treated to this powerplant in the W124 E class. The R107 never had an official hot rod version, although AMG breathed on a few of these roadsters before they became an in-house tuner. If the 3.6 liter inline-6 from the tuning arm existed when this SL was new, we may have seen a creation like this SL36 for sale in Witten, Germany. Thanks to Pablo over at flüssig magazine for bringing this one to our attention!

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Year: 1984
Model: SL36
Engine: 3.6 liter inline-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 3,000 km (1,864 mi)
Price: €69,980 ($90,392 USD)

A special one-off piece! Not very well known in the SL scene! And now it’s the best SL R107 from DTL for their own use, built to sell! This is an SL36 AMG of the DTL company, only one built! The basic vehicle is a 280SL and has been serviced regularly and used only as a summer vehicle! The vehicle was approximately six years when the company DTL completed it! Therefore, a perfect MB SL 3.6 liter AMG engine was used. It was then a completely new AMG 3.6 engine with the right parts used. The axles/brakes/exhaust system and all other parts were adapted to the vehicle to achieve perfect driving dynamics! Since the build, approximately 3,000 km have been covered. The interior looks new!

A FEW DETAILS:
4 pot calipers
Recaro seats with heating and ventilation
Becker navigation
gauges
Full Chrome MB Star
3.6 AMG Engine
5-speed transmission
Heavy Duty Axles
Leather interior
Power windows
Central
A.B.S./servo
cruise control
G-Kat sports exhaust mooring (green sticker)

Subject to prior sale – all information is not binding and without warranty. We will gladly invite you during our opening times for a no obligation appointment so that you can make yourself a picture of the vehicle. We like to take your classic cars or used cars at fair price in cash. Custom classic car financing through our bank possible. On request, we can create a classic car appraisals

Those who know me know that I’m a bit of an R107 buff. I love these SLs, not only for their stunning build quality but classic lines that combined everything I loved about cars from the seventies and eighties into one package. With a manual gearbox, the 3.6 liter engine and a subtle shade of blue, this one is almost too hard to resist for me. Good thing, then, its on the other side of the Atlantic where it’s harder to get to. R107 prices are steadily on the rise, and the condition and quality of conversion work done here should be admired. The asking price for this one makes this an improbable proposition for someone stateside, but for someone seeking a perfect cruiser for the French Riviera next summer, this SL would certainly do.

-Paul