*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT S insurance loss in 08/2022 ***

Highlights

Well used and maintained V8 R107
Older restoration in appealing colour scheme
Recent £9,000 work to structure, electrics and mechanicals
Serviced in April 2024 with work to brakes and shocks
Long MOT to April 2025
Matching hard top and factory rear seat

The Appeal

The R107’s reassuringly solid engineering and construction makes it perfect to really use and enjoy. Case in point - this 1988 V8 R107.

It has covered a remarkable 205,000 from new. For Mercedes-Benz’ bulletproof M117 engine that is barely run. But it does mean that this car has been regularly maintained and should therefore prove reliable for the buyer. Since 2019 over £9,000 has been invested across the structure, mechanicals and running gear.

It was resprayed in 1998 in fetching dark grey metallic, including the matching hard top. The tidy interior is finished in beige leather and is fitted with the desirable optional factory rear seat. There are a few signs of age and use across the car, but this is not intended to be a showroom queen - it is a car to use and enjoy, ideally relishing that torquey 5litre V8.

A recent service plus new shock absorbers and work to the brakes, and a long MOT ensure this top specification R107 is ready to use and enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 26th August 1988
Seven registered keepers
Factory built in July 1988
Originally finished in Blue-Black metallic
Resprayed in what is described as bronze/black in March 1998
Good history file showing over £9,000 of work since 2019 detailed below
Some older invoices included in photographs
MOT to 29th April 2025 with advisories and 204,990 miles showing on test
Now showing 205,030 miles

Notable recent maintenance

30/04/24: service, attention to rear brakes, front pads and rear shock absorbers
June 2020: new steering box, ignition leads, distributor cap and ABS checked and tested
November 2019: tune up, power steering pump, injectors cleaned, new tyres
February 2019: welding work

The Condition

Generally solid and presentable car with some cosmetic issues to note in photos
Finished in grey metallic with matching hard top and good overall paint finish
Bodywork is in fair condition with various areas for buyer to note in photographs
These include bubbling to rear offside arch, front offside wing and driver’s door
Offside sill chrome trim is held in place with tape
Rear bumper generally presentable but with some corrosion visible
Lights generally well kept but front offside foglight cracked
Driver’s door mirror shows some light cosmetic deterioration
Underside reported as solid on last MOT but shows some surface corrosion
Extensive welding in 2019 totalling over £5,000
The buyer may wish to attend to this to avoid long term deterioration
Hard top appears to be in good order with tidy interior fittings
Black fabric roof in good order with clear rear screen and no visible damage
Fitted with factory ‘Gullideckel’ alloy wheels in fair condition with matching spare
New tyres fitted all round in 2019
Beige leather interior is presentable condition with optional rear seat fitted
Front seats are in good order with usual bolster wear to note to driver’s side
Fitted with aftermarket four spoke wooden steering wheel
Cabin trim, veneers and switchgear generally well kept with some deterioration in photos
Carpets in matching beige finish with some staining and marks visible through cabin and boot
Factory tool kit included with wheel jack

The Mechanics

4,973cc V8 M117 engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Regular maintenance noted in history file
£9,000 invested since 2019 across structure and mechanicals
Serviced in April 2024
Rear brakes attended to and front pads replaced at same time
Rear shock absorbers replaced in April 2024
No reported running or driving issues
Some minor advisories to note on current MOT

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