Genuine example of Mercedes-Benz’s classic Seventies coupé
Previously repainted by past owner
Extremely solid but would benefit from some cosmetic attention
Superb interior
THE APPEAL
Introduced in late 1971, six months after the R107 SL Convertible on which it was based, the Mercedes-Benz SLC (or C107) was longer in both body and wheelbase than the sports model, making it a genuine four-seater GT. It was a clever design, using bright trim to extend the window line whilst retaining the glass from the two-seater cars to offset development costs.
It was always a fairly low-volume seller, but those who bought an SLC benefitted not only from a much more spacious cabin, but also a very distinctive style all of its own.
Today, the SLC is finally coming into its own on the collector market as SL values have gone stratospheric, making the very best examples collectable in their own right. This one is a perfect candidate to bring up to that standard – imported from California and not blighted by corrosion, it’s a genuine, solid and honest car that would benefit from some fresh paint, but which has had a lot of mechanical work already completed.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Imported to Netherlands from California
Vendor is happy to help transport vehicle to next owner within Europe
Last US owner for over a decade
Partially restored
Original owners’/instruction manual
THE INTERIOR
Beige “MB Tex” leather-style upholstery
Excellent dash, carpets, door cards and headliner
Factory electric sunroof
Four electric windows
Kenwood radio-cassette
Very minor rubbing to driver’s side seat bolster
Very well-presented luggage area
Tool roll and warning triangle
Head restraints included
Good crack-free dash top
THE EXTERIOR
Antelope Beige metallic outer body
Originally solid Harvest Beige, which is still visible inside engine bay and underneath the chassis
Older repaint, would benefit from being painted again
Steel wheels with body-coloured trims
All sills and floors appear to be in good order
Original chrome and trim in sound condition
US-style quad Federal headlights
Whitewall Michelin tyres
Euro bumpers
THE MECHANICS
4.5-litre V8
Four-speed automatic transmission
Vendor reports that the car drives well with no apparent faults or issues, but vendor should bear in mind it is an older Californian import that hasn’t been used much in recent years and can’t be guaranteed to be free of niggles
New fuel pump and filters
New spark plugs
Fuel tank and lines cleaned and new fuel pipes
THE SUMMARY
With its dry-state history and superbly solid body, this is a really sound example of the V8-powered SLC that is brimming with potential to take it to the next level. It’s already a smart and sound example that with some fresh paint and a mechanical check over can easily be lifted up to a premium level – a great bargain for someone who wants a complete, sound and well-sorted car that’s perfectly good and usable as it is, or can be made even better with a little time and investment.
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