Six design generations have passed, and many engine configurations, so if you can tell us all there is to know about Mercedes-Benz’s Sport Leicht (SL) series, we’ll be well and truly impressed. Take a punt and show us what you’ve got in the quiz below, and share your results with your mates, challenging them to beat your score!
7 November, 2025
Well, at first glimpse, as soon as the lady opened the garage doors, I knew I was going to buy it. Dark metallic blue with two-tone blue vinyl trim, with a cream American-style steering wheel — I just could not believe my eyes! The Falcon was in as new condition as you could expect from a 30-year-old car. The owner was Mrs Iama Dzenis, aged in her late 60s, at a guess. Mrs Dzenis had bought the car new in September of 1965 from the Ford agents of North Canterbury, Palmer and Doak. Their headquarters were in Rangiora, with branches in Kaiapoi and Amberley.
