SL Resource Book

The least perishable content from the two decades of SL Market Letters… all in one 365 page hard bound book— “still” the ultimate resource on the most collectible Mercedes-Benz SL years— 1954 through 2002. A “classic” gift for the incurable car-guy, especially in the winter!

Click here to buy it today!

John authored the 365 page, SL Resource Book, The SL Experience – Five Decades of the Mercedes-Benz SL; about the most collectible models today: 1954 through 2002, which you may purchase an autographed copy of here.This work and ownership adventures with each model have lead to vintage racing, concour d’elegance competition and national judging, founding the M-100 Group (for 6.3, 6.9 and 600 owners) and serving on the national boards of two other well known Mercedes-Benz clubs. SLML subscriber requests have lead to purchase evaluations, appraisals, and unique Private Bid Sales of high-end models such as:

300SL/S/Sc, SLS,
280SE Coupes & Convertibles,
Pagoda SL,
190SL,
SLR and SLS.

John Olson

For 35 years (from 1982 through 2017) JOHN R OLSON published the SL Market Letter, a rich source of insight and information about collectible Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Because so many of those articles remain fresh and relevant for new owners today, John combines the least-perishable advice in the Final Edition of the 365 page hardbound book, THE SL EXPERIENCE, available HERE.

SLMARKET.COM is your tool for:

The SL Resource Book
Custom Springs
Facilitating Bid-Sales for collectible MB (25 yrs experience w/high-value models)
Consulting and Questions about your Mercedes SL (especially those over 20 years old)
FREE online SL Market Letter archives
(added monthly, least perishable issues)

Resources and Services

Custom Springs

The SL Market Letter and John R. Olson Inc. offers several replacement spring options for sale for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Our 3 spring types: Progressive Rate, Sport and Custom, are available for Mercedes-Benz vehicles from 1926 through 1992. All springs are manufactured exclusively for John R. Olson Inc. Click here to read more about our custom springs.

Telephone Bid Sales

John conducts telephone bid sales for those looking to sell their Mercedes-Benz at the best price. Bidders can learn more about the car up front than is ever available about cars at auctions; you have all the opportunity of a normal car purchase to inspect the car, drive it, and study its service records. Secondly, John R. Olson Inc., guarantees the authenticity of all bids, another big concern about auctions. Functioning without huge overhead, our administration fee is also considerably lower. Serious shoppers are in most cases able to talk with the current owner and view key historical records. John R. Olson, Inc., also prepares a detailed “Condition Report” of strengths and weaknesses. Click here to read more about telephone bid sales.

Consulting

For direct access to decades of deep knowledge on buying, selling, and restoring collectible Mercedes-Benz vehicles, John is available on a phone consulting basis for the equivalent of $1 per minute (30 minute minimum). Calls regarding specific products and bid sales are free but more in depth consulting will be charged. Please call or email John Olson at 612-377-0155 or olson@slmarket.com for more information.

Bid Sales

14 Jan 2019