Description
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tuesday 9th September from 12pm
Auction: Wednesday 10th September from 9am
Location: Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 SL
Estimate
£20, 000 - £24, 000
Registration No: F755 EBW
Chassis No: WDB1070472A090318
MOT: July 2026
Offered with extensive history file and stamped service book
Finished in Artic White and said to have been maintained regardless of cost
Comes complete with both soft and hard tops
Current ownership since 2011 and just 4 former keepers recorded
Mercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht) model or range of models since 1954, when the landmark 300SL was unveiled. The similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated, 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. The second generation SL (W113) began with the 230 of 1963. It was distinguished by its lower waistline, big curved screens and a distinctive optional hardtop that earned it the nickname of 'pagoda top'. The larger, third generation model (R107) was launched in 1971. The newcomer featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension all round. Over its very successful 19 year production span the R107 featured no less than two straight-six engines and six V8 units. The 420 SL variant is understood to be the rarest of all the 237, 287 R107 SLs made, with just 2, 148 leaving the factory between 1985 and 1989. Its 4. 2-litre V8 produced some 215bhp at 5200rpm - sufficient output to endow the big Benz with effortless acceleration and a top speed of 130mph, while remaining more economical than its bigger-engined siblings. The 420 SL also had a galvanized steel body as standard benefiting from superior long term corrosion resistance.
'F755 EBW' is one of the rare right-hand drive 420SLs and was supplied new to Great Britain. It was manufactured in 1988 and is finished in Artic white paintwork. In the current ownership since 2011 with just 4 former keepers recorded, it has only had two owners in the past 23 years, The car comes complete with both soft and hard tops, polished finish alloy wheels, stamped service book, owner’s manual, first aid kit, extensive history file including old tax discs and expired MoT certificates, and a current MoT to July 2026. Maintained regardless of cost by the vendor it displays some 118, 100 miles.
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