Description
The Millbrook Sale | Bedford
Viewing: Tues 24th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 25th June from 9am
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JQ
1979 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL
Estimate
£16, 000 - £18, 000
Registration No: TOI 19
Chassis No: the details below
MOT: T. B. A
Just 71, 000 recorded miles on the odometer
In current ownership since 2018 with just five former keepers
Early model with wind up windows and supplied with registration ‘TOI 19’
Finished in Pale Blue with a Blue half and half interior upholstery
The landmark 300SL was unveiled in 1954 and the similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. The second series of SLs (Pagoda Top) began with the 230 of 1963. The larger, third generation model (R107) was launched in 1971, initially with just a 3. 5-litre engine (350 SL) mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The car featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension all round - double wishbones/ coil springs at the front and semi-trailing arms/ coil springs at the rear. Braking was by discs all round - ventilated on the front. Over its phenomenal 18-year reign, the R107 range was powered by no less than eight different engines.
More information following shortly.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
