MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R107)

PRICE RANGE £2500-18,000

The Pagoda replacement offers first-rate refinement, whatever size its engine, and sophisticated coupé-like motoring with the bolt-on hardtop in place. Some colours are take-it-or-leave-it and rusty examples should be avoided, but there are still plenty of good examples available. Many prefer the smaller-engined, six-cylinder cars.

ONE THAT SOLD

1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL £16,800 (ACA)