of classic sports cars. Originally he tried it with a 1978 MGB, which failed, so he used the Mercedes R107. The car was named as 'The Excellent' and Clarkson still owns it today. See also Mercedes-Benz SL-Class References Notes Bibliography External links R107 R107 Roadsters Convertibles Coupés Cars introduced in 1971 1980s cars Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Group 4 (racing) cars