Beschreibung
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Principal Facts
A very late car (May 1989) finished in rare Triple Black, an investment grade R107 SL
Optional Extras
Heated Front Seats, Rear Passenger Seats, Air Conditioning
Condition and History
The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL replaced the W113 Pagoda in 1971, remaining in production almost unchanged a full 18 years, with the final R107 rolling off the production line in 1989. For many SL enthusiasts, the most desirable cars date from the last three years of production. For the 1986 model year, Mercedes-Benz introduced a range of new engines. The 300SL replaced the 280SL, the 420SL replaced the 380SL and only the range topping 500SL remained unchanged in Europe - export markets that were throttled by emissions regulations received the 560SL.
Along with the new engines, the 1986 cars received a revised interior, a range of new colours, wider wheels and improved handling and road holding - as well as the well known galvanised construction.
This striking 'Triple Black' car would have been quite the thing to behold back in 1989, just as it is today. With a list price of £41, 700 and options taking this number up to closer to £45, 0000, adjusted for inflation this car equates to more than £140, 000 in today's money.
Here at SL shop we pride ourselves on finding the rarest R107 examples available, and to date we are only aware of a handful of cars finished in the Triple Black colour scheme - only two of which have been the range topping 500SL.
This car is accompanied by an extensive history file, which details time spent in France between 1998 and 2011. During that time the car was served and maintained before returning to the United Kingdom just over a decade later. Since then it has seen very little use but has continued to be maintained to the highest standards. The MOT mileage history demonstrates a lifetime of consistent but careful use, making this a very rare opportunity indeed.
With its rare and respectable colour combination, low mileage and enviable options list, this Triple Black car is really something special. A slice of luxury from the past that has more than stood the test of time. Simply stunning.
SERVICE BOOK
19 June 1989 PDI
2 Oct 1989 1, 067 miles
31 Aug 1993 7, 628 miles
22 June 2006 37, 038 miles
23 June 2011 42, 002 miles
30 Sept 2011 42, 475 miles
9 July 2013 42, 527 miles
11 May 2015 43, 782 miles
26 May 2017 45, 458 miles
MOT HISTORY
4 May 2023 46, 632 miles
12 April 2022 46, 533 miles
24 April 2020 46, 511 miles
22 May 2019 46, 456 miles
9 May 2018 46, 307 miles
9 May 2017 45, 458 miles
12 May 2016 43, 804 miles
9 June 2014 43, 394 miles
18 June 2013 42, 376 miles
19 June 2012 42, 328 miles
23 June 2011 42, 034 miles
(Exported to France)
15 Oct 1997 14, 408 miles
19 Aug 1995 13, 219 miles
20 Aug 1994 9, 234 miles
1 Sept 1993 7, 638 miles
1 Sept 1992 4, 204 miles
DATA CARD
FIN WDB1070462A102363
Model 500 SL
Engine 117964 22 004394
Transmission 722313 03 241253
Order Number 0 9 537 56186
Order Location GREAT BRITAIN
Interior LEATHER ANTHRACITE (271)
Paint 1 BLACK (040O)
Paint 2 BLACK (040O)
Approx. Build Date 1989-05
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
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
565 REAR SEATS USED ON SL MODELS
580 AIR CONDITIONER
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
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
