In our first installment, we checked in with YouTube star and master mechanic Kent Bergsma.
Roy Spencer, courtesy Facebook.
This time around, let’s go to Burlingame, California, and see what’s happening in the world of mechanic, enthusiast, collector and MB expert Roy Spencer.
Roy’s known internationally in MB collector and club circles for his absolute love of the Mercedes SL model. In fact, in his over-17 years of purchasing and restoring this model, he estimates over 500 Mercedes-Benz SLs have come through his shop.
But his love for the brand doesn’t stop there. As time has passed, Roy and his Mercedes Heritage and OurSL sites have become go-to resources for classic/vintage MB’s of all ilk. As you visit his site and articulate on Facebook, you see his collecting also branches into the news and lore surrounding these automobiles. In fact his membership site OurSL.com offers membership-only access to a treasure trove of data useful to owners and prospective buyers of the iconic SL, including:
- Rare product data
- Rare articles
- Mercedes Media articles/images
- Proprietary how-to articles
- Extensive captioned evaluation photo essays
- Color/Trim information and swatches
- Full technical specifications
- 54 years of SL/SLC/SLK/SLR information
The classic Pagoda glows in this vintage shot from Mercedes Heritage
Useful stuff if you’re looking to buy, update, upgrade or even hone your knowledge for the next rally or club meet. It is a treat to see what his passion has wrought. And like Wolfsburg, Mercedes Heritage offers vehicles for sale. Rest assured if it passes muster in Mr. Spencer’s care, it is a good investment for collector or daily driver. There’s even a classifieds section where other sellers offer their cars.
So is it worth it, to search for, acquire and/or restore a vehicle? We think so, and you should continue to watch this series for additional profiles of the people driving this wonderful pursuit.
