Highlights

Very low displayed mileage of 75,500 miles
Restored and repainted in 2018
Complete and interesting enthusiast project
Engine starts first time and runs smoothly
Selling from private collection

The Appeal

The enduring popularity of the R107 roadster tends to overshadow the appeal of the excellent C107 SLC coupe. Long, low and with useful four seat layout, it has all the qualities of the convertible but with added rarity and practicality. They are arguably amongst the best GTs of their era.

This 1974 SLC is fitted with the powerful 4.5L M117 225bhp V8 engine and is an original UK-market RHD car. The odometer shows less than 75,500 miles from new - while we can’t verify this, the car’s history and the fact this is a six digit odometer, indicate it could be correct.

We are told that the car was acquired by the seller in 2017 as a ‘barn find.’ In 2018 he arranged its restoration, including a full repaint in gold, using a similar but not exact shade to the car’s original paintwork. The car has been little used since, but has suffered some deterioration due to age. This include the sills, wings and boot and the interior, which appears to be original and would benefit from a makeover. The vendor says that the car is mechanically sound and starts and runs well.

For the right enthusiast, this is an interesting project and a chance to restore an increasingly rare variant of the popular 107 series range.

The vendor says:

“Overall, the car is in very good condition. The bodywork and paint gleam beautifully in the sunlight, aside from some minor bubbling on the wings and boot lid, with the wings being the more noticeable areas. Once warmed up and on the road, it drives exceptionally well. The 450 engine is powerful and effortless, providing a smooth and enjoyable driving experience. Although attention is needed underneath, this car represents an excellent project for an enthusiast looking for a solid 1974 450SLC, as opposed to later models. With some care to address seals and minor rust, it could be restored to its former glory. This is a beautiful example and would make a very rewarding project car for someone prepared to invest time in it.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 26th September 1974
Six registered keepers
Current keeper recorded by DVLA in August 2023
Purchased by current owner from Land Beast Motors in early 2017
Advertised as a "barn find" when purchased
Renovated including full body repaint in 2018
Repainted in slightly different shade of gold from original finish
Little service history available
Lightly used since 2017
Has stood parked for extended periods and driven only sporadically
Last MOT expired December 2021 with no advisories on test
Restoration photographs as shown
Showing 75,451 miles on a six digit odometer which is not verified or warranted

The Condition

Originally finished in a different shade of gold
Repainted in 2018 in Ikon Gold Metallic from its original Byzantine Gold
The vendor notes the quality of the 2018 repaint was not particularly high
Exterior bodywork generally presents well with points to note in photos and below
Bubbling on the edge of one front wing just above the headlamp
Some bubbling also present on the boot lid
Vendor states that rest of the paintwork remains in good condition
Both sills require weldingwe are told
Boot carpets are missing
Boot area would benefit from cleaning, treating, and re-carpeting
Interior finished in cream cloth upholstery with age to note in photos
Vendor describes interior as in poor condition overall
Driver's seat particularly worn with bolster worn through, exposing padding beneath
Seats would benefit from refurbishment
All instruments and switchgear reported to be functioning correctly
Heating system works as it should we are told
Headlining in good conditioner are told
Door panels and rear coupé panels are clean
Interior would benefit from a full deep clean and detailed valet
Seals and minor rust need addressing
Steel wheels with matching body colour hub caps

The Mechanics

4,520cc 225bhpV8 engine
4spd automatic transmission
No known modifications to the engine according to seller
The vendor reports the engine starts first time every time, even when cold
Runs smoothly once warmed up according to seller
Mechanically checked by seller and is reported to be in very good working order
Engine would benefit from tuning vendor states
Engine bay requires detailed clean, and some refurbishment

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