Highlights

Nautical Blue metallic paint
Limited slip differential
Retrimmed leather interior

The Appeal

The popularity of the Mercedes SL shows little sign of waning any time soon, with their sharp styling and enduring appeal. And what better way to show your appreciation for the model than to buy one with a five-litre V8 in it.

This particular 500 SL boasts a beautifully retrimmed leather interior, with contrasting piping and bold blue carpets. It also features suave Nautical Blue paintwork, which works brilliantly well on this stylish ‘80s icon.

The car has recently benefited from mechanical work to its cooling system and brakes and we’re told that it runs smoothly and drives without fault.

So if you’re in the market for a well sorted SL, this might just be the one that ticks all the boxes.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1st March 1986
Sold new in the UK
Owned by the previous owner for 28 years
Dry stored for 15 years
Recommissioned in 2020
No MOT advisories
MOT valid until February 2023

The Interior

Retrimmed beige leather in fantastic condition
Cruise control
Excellent blue carpets

Opening the door to this 500 SL reveals a cabin which is the height of ‘80s luxury. And it is made even better by the fact that it has been recently retrimmed in beige leather with contrasting blue piping, so the seat covers still look fresh and show almost no signs of use. The new leather continues onto the door cards, where it looks to be in similarly good condition and free from defects.

The blue carpets match the piping on the seats and were also replaced during the interior retrim, so they are also presented in beautifully fresh condition. The dashboard is free from cracks and sun damage and the veneered inserts are highly polished, with some cracking on the centre console. Bold, clear instruments populate the dashboard and keep the driver updated with all the information they could require.

Behind the seats, there is space for luggage, and to the rear the spacious boot provides even more storage. It is fully carpeted to match the interior and hides the original jack and spare wheel bay.

The Exterior

Beautiful Nautical Blue paintwork
Original hardtop included
Refurbished wheels

With its sharp styling and clean lines, the R107 is an almost timeless classic. And this particular car is finished in a very fetching shade of ‘Nautical Blue’, which looks great in contrast with the chrome trim fittings. The paint looks to be very well preserved throughout, with only light sighs of use, although there are a few small bubbles visible in the wheel arches.

The trim is also very well presented, with bright chrome plating looking well polished, and the plastics and rubbers also showing little sign of deterioration. The lamp lenses remain clear and bright and the car retains its padded rear bootlid spoiler.

The vendor tells us that the wheels have been recently refurbished, and they certainly appear to be free from damage and scratches. They wear a set of four matching tyres. Underneath, the car looks to be in good condition, with no obvious damage we could see.

As supplied with all of these Mercedes SLs, the car comes with a detachable hardtop roof, for when you want a cosier cabin. And it also features a convertible soft top for those balmy summer months. The vendor tells us that this functions without issue and the fabric is in good condition.

The Mechanics

4,973cc V8 engine
Cooling system and brakes overhauled
Engine bay clean and tidy

Powered by a more than capable five-litre V8 engine, nestled into the engine bay, this SL won’t be worried by the prospect of a high speed motorway run, or even by a long-distance continental tour. It is certainly a capable performer, and the automatic transmission allows for relaxed motoring all day long.

The vendor tells us that the car has recently been treated to a new radiator, thermostat and heater control valve. And the brakes have also been serviced, including fitting new callipers, pads and handbrake shoes.

We’re told that this Mercedes runs smoothly and the sound of the V8 power plant is something to be savoured and enjoyed.

Summary

A low-ownership SL which has recently been retrimmed and recommissioned. It is ready to be used and enjoyed and is finished in a very smart shade of blue.

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