An incredibly original example, superbly presented and in fabulous condition
48,971 warranted miles
Owned by the same couple since May 1992
Original folding hood and factory hard top; both in fantastic condition
Original spare wheel (and tyre!)
Very late R107 (G suffix registration) with a galvanised body
Bulkhead inspected and found to be clean and solid
The Appeal
The greatest R107 SL?
We're sure Mercedes-Benz aficionados could spend years debating such a topic, but there's a strong argument to suggest that the last of the 300 SLs are the pick of the bunch. The 3.0-litre M103 straight-six replaced the M110 in 1985 to become the most modern engine in the range. And from 1986, SLs gained galvanised body shells, greatly improving their resistance to corrosion.
After eighteen years of strong sales, R107 production finally came to an end in August 1989, the very last SLs gaining 'G' prefix registrations in the UK. This remarkably original 'Smoke Silver' 300 SL is one of those final few, first registered on 2nd August 1989. At three years old, the car was acquired by a Mr and Mrs Whitfield, and they are the last keepers on the V5C. Their company, Whitfield Machinery Limited, self-serviced the car, as did Cragside Mercedes-Benz, Newcastle, for which there are several service stamps from the 1990s. To this day, it has covered just 48,971 miles.
The 300 SL came off the road in 2015 but has recently been recommissioned, passing MOT with no advisories. As the photographs attest, the car remains in stunning condition, even down to such rare factory features as the original folding soft top; (note the Mercedes-etched Polyglas rear window)!
It's practically impossible to find R107 SLs in this condition, with such low mileage and impressive levels of originality. Be sure not to miss this excellent opportunity to acquire an incredible survivor.image.png2.66 MB
The History and Paperwork
One of the last UK market RHD cars, registered in August 1989
Owned by the Whitfield family since 1992 and currently dry-stored as part of the vendor's collection
Currently SORN
Four former registered keepers, two of whom were Mr and Mrs Whitfield
Last Mercedes-Benz main dealer service performed in 1997
Self-serviced by Whitfield Machinery Limited, though not recorded in the service book
Comes with a collection of old tax discs
Cragside M-B tax disc holder, number plates and dealer window sticker
The DVLA notes a colour change, but this is an error; the car retains its original paint
Original M-B 'Smoke Silver' in fantastic condition considering its age
Exceedingly few imperfections visible; the vendor notes minor lacquer scratches to the offside rear quarter caused by the Levi jeans of a friend of the former owner
Excellent chromework all around the car, with no notable deterioration or pitting apparent
All four alloy wheels look fantastic, with light marks only
Presently fitted with mixed tyres
Spare wheel appears unused, including the original tyre
Arrow-straight and rock solid, with excellent door fit and panel alignment
Pulling back the carpets, the vendor reveals the original floors to be in impeccable order
Unlike many SLs of this vintage, this car's underside is not excessively undersealed
Hood is totally original and in very good condition, with M-B stamp still visible in the 'Polyglas' rear window
Matching factory hard top present and in fine condition
Pristine upholstery in line with ultra-low mileage
The walnut veneers do not suffer from the typical delimitation issues often seen in SLs
Corrent SL fire extinguisher still fitted
Period DIN Pioneer stereo cassette
No cracks in the dashboard
Hardly any wear apparent to to to the switchgear and controls
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