1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SL R107
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Highlights
- Full service history by main dealers and specialists
- Very well presented in appealing colour scheme
- MOT to June 2024 - vendor is happy to supply a new MOT prior to collection as well
- Good specification including rear seats and factory hard top
- £2,271 recently invested to underseal, refurb wheels and new exhaust
- MBZ registration included
The Appeal
In the classic car world certain cars endure and the R107 is one of them. With good reason because these are handsome and highly engineered cars that can be used as dailies or saved for shows and weekends.
The late-in-life facelift injected new vitality into the model, in particularly because these cars got the much-vaunted M103 straight six motor that blended the performance of the earlier cars with improved economy and handling.
With many to choose from cars with lower mileage and impeccable service history are particularly sought after. Desirable features like factory rear seats and matching hard top also dial up the desire.
This very smart Diamond Blue 300SL ticks all those boxes. Recently lightly refreshed – including new stainless exhaust back box, under body protection, alloy wheel refurbishment and partial retrim – it is presented in excellent condition. Full service history and a long MOT are more reasons to explore this example further.
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered on 14th January 1987
- VIN records show a build date of September 1986
- Print out of VIN records included in history file
- Carefully annotated typewritten list of servicing history from PDI
- 11 service stamps most recently on 26th June 2023 at 90,147 miles
- Complete set of factory manuals with wallet in good condition
- These include the instruction manual for the Blaupunkt Melbourne stereo
- Six owners in 37 years
- Current classic collector owner
- MOT to 20th June 2024
- The relevant registration shown in the photographs is included in the sale
Recent invoice for £2,271 dated 26th June 2023:
- Refurbish alloy wheels
- Full body, interior and engine detail
- Underbody treatment
- New stainless steel exhaust box
- Service
- Replace electric window switches
- Retrim driver’s seat and hood release mechanism trim
The Condition
- Smartly presented in factory correct Diamond Blue metallic (code 355O)
- This is a popular colour for these cars and works well with the chromework
- Bodywork and paint in very good order with no visible corrosion or blemishes
- Straight panels with good fit and straight lines
- Standard car with optional soft rear spoiler fitted
- Factory correct and desirable ‘Gullideckel alloys recently refurbished
- These are shod with new budget tyres showing good tread
- Matching hard top is well kept and supplied with stand
- Hard top headlining in cream in good order with no damage, tears or marks
- Dark blue soft top in good condition with deep colour and clear screens
- Chromework in good order with bright finish and no tarnishing
- Lights present well with good colour where required and clear lenses
- Interior in good order with factory correct checked fabric seats recently partly retrimmed
- Driver’s seat and area around roof mechanism recently retrimmed
- Optional factory fitted rear seats with folding backs and seatbelts
- Light stains visible to carpeted trim when these seats are folded
- Dashboard and trim in good order, only poor fit to glovebox trim to note
- Blaupunkt Melbourne high end, period correct radio cassette
- Carpets in good order through cabin and boot with protective factory fit over mats
- High specification car with cruise control and ABS
The Mechanics
- 2,962cc straight six M103 engine delivers healthy 180bhp
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Full service history with recent work in June 2023
- MOT to June 2024
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 highly 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 1987
- Make Mercedes
- Model 300 SL
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 90,147 Miles
- Engine size 2962
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Southampton
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- ma•••• £21,500 30/03/24
- fr•••• £19,750 28/03/24
- ma•••• £19,500 28/03/24
- fr•••• £19,000 28/03/24
- ro•••• £18,750 28/03/24
- fr•••• £18,500 28/03/24
- sa•••• £18,250 28/03/24
- ad•••• £18,000 28/03/24
- Ra•••• £17,500 28/03/24
- ad•••• £17,250 28/03/24
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