1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (R107)
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Highlights
- Restored in 2010 and remains very presentable
- Replacement back bumper and Mohair soft top
- Regularly serviced every 3,000 miles
- Reliable car across several UK and European tours
- Long MOT to February 2025
- Huge history file including handwritten records
The Appeal
This much-loved 280SL demonstrates why the R107 remains so popular with enthusiasts. Its long term owner has used it extensively for UK and European tours, where it has proved as perfectly reliable as you would expect of one of these carefully engineered cars.
No doubt some of that durability is down to this car’s impeccable maintenance history. We are used to seeing good history files, but this car’s still impresses. It includes lots of receipts and invoices as well as carefully annotated handwritten notes by the vendor.
The car was restored in 2010, the work including new wings and a respray. More recently rhe back bumper has been replaced and a new Mohair hood fitted. A factory hard top is included.
Beyond the maintenance this is a well specified car that has a factory rear seat, front seat heaters and ABS. A long MOT to February 2025 completes the strong impression of a carefully curated car. It is ready for more adventures.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 13th August 1985
- One of the last pre-facelift cars
- Eight registered keepers from new
- Purchased by the current keeper in February 2005
- Always maintained by an independent Mercedes-Benz garage during his tenure
- Vast history file as shown in photographs and dating back to first registration
- This includes handwritten notes recording work by mileage
- Stamped service book
- Most recently serviced at 142,068 miles on 12th May 2021
- Vendor advises that the car has been serviced every 3,000 miles during his ownership
- Mileage is 144,196
- MOT valid until 9th February 2025 with minor advisories and 144,196 miles showing on test
High factory specification:
- Hard top
- Seat heaters
- ABS
- Electric mirrors
- Rear seat
The Condition
- Resprayed in original Signal Red (568O) in 2010
- Paintwork in good order with only a couple of small chips to note
- Factory hard top in matching colour with small dent noticeable
- Minor corrosion on the underside, but nothing structurally significant according to MOT
- Black leather interior is lightly worn in with no cracks and holds its colour well
- Black Mohair roof replaced in 2018 and in very good condition
- ‘Mexican hat’ optional factory alloy wheels
- Factory fitted rear seat
- Good walnut veneers
- Driver over carpet is slightly worn
- Other carpets are in good condition
- Boot carpet is semi-worn in a couple of places
- Wind deflector included
The Mechanics
- 2,746cc straight six engine
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Minor MOT advisories to note on last MOT
- Reliable and regularly used for long UK and European tours
- Serviced every 3,000 miles
- Thick history file detailed in photographs
- Last serviced in May 2021 at 142,068 miles
- No reported running or mechanical issues
BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ 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.
✓ A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details.
✓ 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.
✓ UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check, to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1985
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour Red
- Odometer 144,250 Miles
- Engine size 2746
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Crediton
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
15
bids
from 10
bidders
- dr•••• £13,000 05/04/24
- ni•••• £12,750 05/04/24
- ni•••• £12,500 05/04/24
- co•••• £12,250 05/04/24
- be•••• £12,000 05/04/24
- Ad•••• £11,500 03/04/24
- ga•••• £11,000 03/04/24
- dr•••• £10,500 02/04/24
- ch•••• £9,750 02/04/24
- ch•••• £9,000 02/04/24
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