Description
1982 MERCEDES-BENZ R107 500SL
A wonderful opportunity to acquire in advance a fantastic low mileage r107 that we are currently completing a sympathetic restoration on.
It has probably the best provenance of any R107 I have ever had in stock. 69000 miles from new with a ridiculously large folder full of history including a stamped service book and regular maintenance invoices along with lots of handwritten sheets documenting in minute detail the fastidious upkeep of this stunning example.
Prior to our purchase the owner had amassed a number of genuine NOS parts, many of which are no longer available to restore this car to a fantastic standard, these included lots of new chrome trim, new bumper rubbers and bumper reinforcers as well as a choice of two new lower front spoilers. It has also had a stainless steel full exhaust fitted.
Our restoration is currently underway and will include (but not limited to) the following:
Body stripped completely and all external trim removed
Outer Wings removed and replacements fitted
Rear of inner wings stone guarded in black to future proof and prevent from rust
All body panels (boot, bonnet, doors, wings and front panel) removed with the reverse sides painted off the car before being re hung for the external paintwork.
New rear quarter panels, boot floor corners, new replacement sills, jacking points drivers and passenger footwells aswell as the bulkhead inspected and any signs of corrosion removed and replaced with new metal all properly hand formed on an english wheel
Rear hood cover removed and and inside edge media blasted, bad metal removed and replaced with new (common water trap)
Suspension arms removed and powder coated in black, new suspension bushes.
Recent Bilstein shock absorbers
New rubbers/ seals where necessary
braking system overhauled including all new flexis, discs and pads
4 new tyres
new fuel pipes where necessary
Major service including airfoil and fuel filters, new plugs and leads and replacement fuel pump fitted
Professional “glass out” repaint in signal red
All wheel arches and floorpans prepared and professionally rustproofed (waxoyl)
New carpet throughout inc boot area
15 hole alloy wheels refurbished
All leather seat facings reconnolised
Interior plastic trims professionally refurbished including replacement door cards and new clips throughout
new audio system head unit and speakers
professional detail prior to delivery
This build is on schedule to be finished for mid to late September 2020. 20% deposit is required to secure.
Prospective buyers are invited and positively encouraged to visit us to view the build in progress and also view some of our other work. We are currently doing nut and bolt restorations on 3 very special Land Rovers and all of our work is completed to exacting standards.
When you decide to purchase from us you will receive regular updates by email as well as lots of photographs charting your car’s progress with us. The eventual lucky owner will also receive a book/ photo album describing all the works completed. This I am sure will be a welcome addition to the already burgeoning history folder and is not only a nice memento for the owner but also a reassurance of the quality of the vehicle which will almost certainly help to enhance its future value.
I have including a lot of images of both the current stage of the build and lots of the works carried out to date, depending on which website you are viewing the vehicle on will depend upon how many images you can see! Happy to email/ whatsapp further images
Please contact us should you have any further questions or wish to arrange an appointment to view/ discuss.
Nationwide delivery available .
Overseas enquiries welcome, we can help with transport to any UK port.
