Highlights

Low documented mileage of 87,000 miles
Usable car with tough 182bhp straight six engine
Regularly maintained and serviced to 84,500 miles
New exhaust, fuel pump, filters and ignition components
Recently ice blasted and undersealed
Replacement soft top fitted a few years ago but reportedly hardly used
Supplied with matching hard top

The Appeal

The sheer usability and durability of Mercedes’ handsome R107 explains why so many survive. With values rising and many secreted away in collections, it is refreshing to find a car like this 280SL that is all about usability. It sports a low mileage too - the 87,000 miles is barely run in for the robust M110 185bhp straight six motor.

The vendor says he bought the car a few years ago and has used it for local trips and shows. Work has included a new soft top, replacement fuel pump and filter, distributor cap and leads and a new battery. That work builds on the service history, which supports the low mileage and shows consistent attention up to 84,445 miles in 2021.

This car is at the usable end of the condition scale. The white paintwork and tan fabric cabin are presentable, with areas for the buyer to consider improving in the photos. The car comes with its valuable matching hardtop.

If you’re the sort of R107 buyer who wants to drive and improve rather than squirrel your car away in a collection, this is for you.

Key Information

Mileage: 87,088 miles indicated (supported by service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt as a historic vehicle
Technical specs: 182bhp M110 2,746cc 6cyl petrol, 4spd automatic
Paperwork: handbooks, service book, V5C, invoices, MOTs

Service history:

05/21 - 84,445 miles - ASM Specialist Cars
04/18 - 84,447 miles - ASM
10/05 - 81,633 miles - Pilning Garage
10/95 - 72,486 miles - Parkway Automobile Engineering
09/93 - 68,991 miles - Parkway
10/91 - 61,426 miles - Parkway
10/90 - 56,435 miles - Parkway
10/89 - 52,774 miles - Parkway
09/88 - 44,100 miles - Parkway
12/85 - 34,814 miles - Parkway
05/84 - 24,085 miles - Parkway
09/83 - 17,979 miles - Parkway
03/82 - 12,843 miles - Parkway
11/81 - 5,620 miles - Normand Cruickshank
12/80 - 706 miles - Normand Cruickshank

The Detail

White paintwork in fair condition for age, showing some marks and patina
Areas of overspray on some trim areas such as side rubbing strips
Bodywork as shown with corrosion to rear arches as shown
Bulkhead shows in photos
Some corrosion to base of doors
Fitted with optional ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys in fair condition with evident age
Vendor advises that all four Kumho tyres were recently fitted
Underside as shown in photos with recent ice blasting and undersealing advised
Supplied with matching hard top
Soft top fitted approximately eight years ago and reportedly hardly used
Beige fabric interior with some staining to seats
Supplied with front and rear sheepskin-type seat covers
Beige carpets show age and staining in photos
Dashboard and console veneers aged as shown
Fitted with modern classic-style DAB stereo and four-spoke wood-rimmed wheel
Some age to note to window seals
Carpeted boot area
Used locally and for car show attendance
Fitted with front silver/black display plate with alternative white plate included

Recent maintenance advised by seller:

New tyres fitted
New exhaust system fitted
New fuel pump and filters fitted
New distributor cap and leads fitted
New battery fitted
Recently ice blasted and undersealed

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