What are the top websites to find classic Mercedes SL models for sale?

To add to the point above: I was pretty paranoid about buying online, so I went a slightly different route for safety. I ended up finding my Mercedes-Benz 560SL R107 1987 through Hagerty Marketplace last year. My main goal was avoiding scams, and their platform verified the seller's title before the listing went live, which gave me peace of mind. I also paid for a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection from a local marque specialist to check the subframe and timing chain guides, which are known failure points. The car has run beautifully since, no complaints at all. TL;DR: Hagerty Marketplace is great if you want verified listings and title checks to avoid the usual online scams.

Unfortunately, the official MBCA classifieds are not as good as expected now, had issues with dead listings. You're better off tracking a Mercedes-Benz 560SL R107 on Classic.com, that's where I found mine.

Like someone mentioned, safety is everything when you're dropping 45k. When I was hunting for my Mercedes-Benz 560SL R107 1988, I weighed a couple options:

• Benzworld and PeachParts forum classifieds: The pros are enthusiast-owned cars with actual service history. The con is that clean cars sell instantly, so you have to check daily.
• West Coast specialty dealers: Great because you can inspect them in person, but make sure to check the subframe for cracks. Honestly, be careful here because their markups are huge and they love to hide rust with fresh paint. I would suggest keeping a close eye on the forums and always getting a PPI. If you find something in SoCal and need an inspector, just ping me and I can share my local mechanic's info.