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1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 420SL (R107) #2204 SIGNAL RED WITH CREAM MB TE SOLD

1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SL (R107)

Signal Red (568) with Cream MB Tex (175) and Black Fabric Soft Top (9001)

76, 120 miles

Production of the R107 SL ran from 1971 to 1989, with cars produced from 1986 to 1989 known as ‘late’ cars. These facelift models benefited from improved braking and suspension, a new range of engines and some cosmetic improvements. Along with the lower front apron and flat-face 8 hole alloy wheels, these facelift cars also enjoyed new colours, an improved interior and more comprehensive options list. It is these late cars that are most sought after by R107 aficionados.

Of these facelift cars, the 420SL made up just over 2, 000 production units, far fewer than the more numerous 300SL, 500SL and 560SL. This makes a 420SL a very rare proposition.

The smaller displacement 4. 2 litre V8 is a sublime engine, less raw than the larger 5. 0 litre with a more toned down feel to it. A 420SL feels smooth and eager to please, slightly more responsive than a 500SL at slower speeds.

This car presents a rare chance to own a well cared for Mercedes-Benz 420SL in what is arguably the most desirable and iconic colour combination of Red with Cream. This car also features rear seats, a very practical and expensive optional extra.

A car with excellent provenance, complete with a significant amount of paperwork detailing a lifetime of care. The correct Mercedes-Benz book pack is present, along with the original dealer procure. Service stamps and invoices on file paint a picture of a well loved and carefully maintained vehicle, cosseted and adored with no expense spared.

A superb opportunity to acquire a rare Signal Red 420SL in beautiful, presentable and perfectly usable condition.

One to own and enjoy.

Service Stamps:

PDI 3rd Aug 1987 Carols Motors Penn Road
804 miles 16th Sept 1987 Carols Motors Penn Road
4, 600 miles 21st March 1988 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
8, 186 miles 5th October 1988 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
11, 997 miles 6th April 1989 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
18, 301 miles 14th March 1990 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
21, 765 miles 13th Aug 1990 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
27, 590 miles 29th April 1991 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
30, 807 miles 23rd Oct 1991 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
34, 515 miles 22nd July 1992 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
37, 322 miles 22nd March 1993 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
40, 248 miles 29th Sept 1993 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
42, 077 miles 8th March 1994 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
44, 799 miles 5th Sept 1994 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
47, 980 miles 3rd Oct 1995 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
50, 191 miles 1st April 1996 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
54, 675 miles 28th July 1997 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
57, 430 miles 5th June 1998 Mercedes-Benz Gerrard Man
59, 967 miles 9th May 2000 Andy Gayle Mercedes-Benz Specialist
66, 376 miles 12th Sept 2002 Lanes Cars Merceds-Benz Specialist
71, 206 miles 14th Sept 2004 Lanes Cars Merceds-Benz Specialist
75, 019 miles 17th June 2010 Mercedes-Benz Grimsby
75, 361 miles 28th Sept 2012 Bill Dodds Motor Engineer
75, 648 miles 7th July 2014 Mercedes-Benz of Loughborough
75, 805 miles 3rd June 2015 Mercedes-Benz of Loughborough
75, 921 miles 22nd May 2017 Mercedes-Benz of Loughborough

SPECIFICATION

238 CITY DRIVE LIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN
256 REAR AXLE WITH LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
341 ADDITIONAL BLINKER LAMPS
362 RHD VEHICLES AS PER EC REGULATIONS (CONTROL CODE)
440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
507 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT AND RIGHT, HEATED (ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE ON THE RIGHT)
524 PAINTWORK – PRESERVATION
565 REAR SEATS USED ON SL MODELS
583 ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT DOORS)
592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER
603 HEADLAMP WIPER UNIT AND OIL FOR REAR AXLE WITH LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, IN CANISTERS AND CONTAINERS
613 HEADLAMP LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC
682 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
740 BLACK SOFT TOP FABRIC 9001

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