1988 Mercedes-Benz R107 300SL
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Highlights
- Recent £20,000 engine rebuild
- Interior retrimmed across wood and leather
- Full service history back to 1988
- Includes immaculate hard top, stand and cover
- Just seven registered keepers
The Appeal
Hollywood was quick to realise what buyers already knew: giving a character a R107 immediately conveyed class and quality. The car’s imperious, timeless solidity explains its enduring appeal. Modern classic car buyers relish its comfort, relaxing style and sheer usability.
This 1988 300SL reflects all those qualities. Fitted with the popular 3litre straight six and finished in stand-out Signal Red with a beige leather interior, it is in very good condition. Under the bonnet is the original engine, which was rebuilt during lockdown at a cost of £20,000.
It is fitted with optional factory rear seat and supplied with its Mercedes-Benz hard top. The full service history dates back to the car’s first registration. Described by the seller as in superb condition with a driving experience to match, this is an eye-catching 2+2 that is ready for summer.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 7th September 1988
- Factory built in August 1988 according to chassis records
- Supplied new with matching hard top and optional rear seats
- Seven registered keepers from new, 2 being the current owners
- Current seller since 1st September 2011 is a lady owner who has used the car sparingly
- Recently part of a collection and dry stored with sparing use to Goodwood and Sussex Downs on sunny days
- Engine fully rebuilt during lockdown at cost of £20,000 which is documented in history
- Only OEM parts used during rebuild and full specification provided with car
- Additional work to bodywork and interior undertaken at the same time
- All work by renowned London Rolls Royce and Bentley classic car specialist
- All factory handbooks included
- Service book fully stamped including initial PDI
- Full history back to the car’s first registration
- Hard top, stand and cover included, all unmarked
- Vendor advises that the gear shift console panel will be replaced before sale
- MOT to 25th April 2024 with no advisories and 113,944 miles showing on test
The Condition
- Finished in Signal Red (code 568O) with recent paintwork refresh to front end
- Engine bay, bonnet and front wings repainted during recent engine work
- Paintwork in good order with only very slight fade to boot lid to note
- Bodywork very straight with no noticeable dents and no corrosion
- Underside in good order with full wax oil application seven years ago
- Bulkhead checked during engine work and no issues noted
- No structural advisories on current or recent MOTs
- Black factory roof in good order with clear panels
- Factory hard top in matching Signal Red with stand and cover included
- Recent tyres fitted
- Gullideckel alloy wheels fitted and appear unmarked
- Beige interior retrimmed in leather during lockdown and in ‘as new’ condition
- Driver’s seat base also refurbished during restoration work
- Desirable factory-fitted optional rear seat fitted
- Wood veneers recently overhauled using SL Shop parts and present well
- SL Shop wooden gear knob
- New fitted mats fitted to cabin
- Standard factory interior with classic-style modern stereo fitted
The Mechanics
- 2,962cc straight-six Mercedes-Benz engine
- Engine fully rebuilt as part of a £20,000 restoration using OEM parts
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Brakes recently overhauled
- Tuned SL Shop exhaust system
- Uprated fuel pump fitted during restoration work
- Full service history with few miles since engine rebuild
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 1988
- Make Mercedes
- Model 300 SL
- Colour Red
- Odometer 115,898 Miles
- Engine size 2962
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
15
bids
from 9
bidders
- Fr•••• £25,250 19/03/24
- CO•••• £25,000 19/03/24
- Fr•••• £24,750 19/03/24
- CO•••• £24,500 19/03/24
- RW•••• £24,250 19/03/24
- Ta•••• £24,000 19/03/24
- Fr•••• £23,300 19/03/24
- As•••• £23,050 17/03/24
- De•••• £22,797 17/03/24
- Fr•••• £16,250 17/03/24
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