One of the very last 380 SLCs registered, marking the end of the C107 coupé line
Bulkhead, the model's well-known weak point, reported to be in very good order, with the vendor providing photographic evidence
Rich history file with original books, MOT certificates, and numerous invoices
Most recently part of a well-known King's Counsel's private collection
The Appeal
The 380 SLC was the swansong of Mercedes-Benz's elegant C107 coupé series, pairing the stretched fixed-roof body with the refined 3.8-litre V8 that succeeded the earlier 450 SLC's engine. Produced for just two model years before the SLC was discontinued entirely, late-registered examples like this 1981 car hold particular appeal.
Finished in Light Blue Metallic over Blue Velour, this 380 SLC shows 68,000 miles and comes with a significant history file. Crucially, the bulkhead, the well-documented Achilles heel of the R/C107 platform, is reported to be in very good condition, a point that will reassure any buyer familiar with the model's foibles. Most recently kept by a prominent King's Counsel who is now downsizing his collection, this is a great opportunity to acquire a usable, last-of-the-line SLC.Photo 03-10-2026, 17 18 29.jpg2.78 MB
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