1971 Mercedes 350 SL (R107) T-shirt Basquiat Sweeping fenders with deep skirts

Sweeping fenders with deep skirts gave it an instantly recognizable silhouette

and distinctive multi-tone paint schemes

and passenger comfort

and optional air conditioning

Its lavish interior included premium leather

1971 Mercedes 350 SL (R107) T-shirt Basquiat Sweeping fenders with deep skirtsThe 1971 Mercedes 350 SL (R107) was the all new successor to the famous Pagoda SL and marked the beginning of one of Mercedes Benz's most successful sports luxury car lines. Rather than a pure sports car, the R107 was designed as a refined grand touring roadster, combining V8 power, comfort, safety, and long distance cruising ability. This model introduced the styling and engineering formula that would define the SL for nearly two decades. This t