1972 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL R107
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Highlights
- Resprayed in 2016 with careful use and storage since
- Well maintained including annual servicing by vendor irrespective of mileage
- Early V8 car with smart colour scheme in tidy condition
- Cooling system and brake calipers recently refurbished
- MOT exempt but usefully supplied with long certificate
The Appeal
There can surely be few 52 year old classic convertibles that you could be reasonably tempted to drive daily. Thanks to its bare metal restoration and very good vendor maintenance, this V8-powered R107 is one of them.
It is an early, low mileage car equipped with the well regarded and effortless M116 3.5litre V8. A high quality 2016 restoration in light metallic green has held up very well thanks to the long term keeper who has dry stored the car and treated it to Lanoguard undersealing. More recently the radiator and oil and transmission coolers were professionally refurbished, likewise the brake calipers. The last of the vendor’s meticulous annual servicing regime was in November 2023 with few miles since.
Independent verification of the seller’s care comes in the form of the long MOT. As a Historic Vehicle it doesn’t need one but he values the independent assessment and it provides the same reassurance to the buyer.
This is a very tidy and highly maintained car that is ready to be enjoyed as summer arrives.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st September 1972
- Purchased by current keeper in July 2016
- Eight former registered keepers
- Previously silver with colour change recorded on 13th May 1992
- Early years servicing records show good maintenance with mileage up to 84,775 to 1996
- Only 300 miles added between 1996 & 2014
- Further 3,000 miles in the last 10 years
- Annual oil change and servicing since 2016
- Last oil change in November 2023
- All maintenance and servicing completed by the current keeper
- He has a classic car collection and is only selling this car due to loss of storage space
- Vendor states that mileage is believed correct based on history file and old MOTs
- Restored prior to 2016 with photographic record of restoration included in file
- Hardback book detail the car’s history and restoration
- Factory handbooks in good order
- Handwritten service notes since 2016 detailing work and mileage by seller
- MOT valid to 29th November 2024 with 87,948 miles showing on test and one advisory
- This advisory is for steering play, a common issue on SLs which the vendor reports does not affect driving
- Now showing 88,030 miles
Recent maintenance work:
- Radiator reconditioned by Kempston Radiators
- Oil cooler and transmission cooler also refurbished by same specialist
- Brake calipers professionally refurbished
- All fluids replaced in November 2023 by seller
The Condition
- Resprayed before current keeper acquired car in 2016
- Underside protected by Lanoguard product some years ago
- Smart light green metallic paintwork which is matched by MB Tex green interior and hard top
- Small area of damage on driver's seat but no major rips or tears
- Carpets appear in smart condition
- We are told that the central locking isn’t working but all locks are functional
- Comes with a factory hardtop in body colour
- Black soft top is well kept with clear screens
- Recent small repair to dent in front nearside wing
- Vendor states that there are no other scratches or dents needing attention
- All 4 Mexican Hat 14-inch original wheels were reconditioned in 2017
- Comes with a full Mexican Hat spare
- Fitted with Mercedes-Benz factory mudflaps
The Mechanics
- 3,499cc M116 V8
- 3spd automatic gearbox
- Recent works to radiator and oil and transmission coolers by professional specialist
- Vendor reports that all mechanicals are functioning properly, except for the clock
- MOT advisory for “very slight play in steering linkage”, common for Mercedes R107’s due to the complexity of the steering mechanism
- New stainless steel exhaust fitted in 2017
- Recent works include reconditioning of the cooling system after a radiator leak
- Original brake calipers refurbished by a professional company
- All fluids have been changed with last oil change in November 2023
- Car drives well, with the engine pulling as it should and gear changes without issue
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
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✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1972
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour Green
- Odometer 88,033 Miles
- Engine size 3499
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Flitwick
- Location Bedfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
23
bids
- vi•••• £12,750 23/04/24
- Sa•••• £12,500 23/04/24
- vi•••• £12,250 23/04/24
- Sa•••• £12,000 23/04/24
- vi•••• £11,750 23/04/24
- Sa•••• £11,500 23/04/24
- vi•••• £11,250 23/04/24
- vi•••• £11,000 23/04/24
- al•••• £8,900 23/04/24
- Sa•••• £8,800 23/04/24
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