Highlights

Valid MOT until January 2024
3.0L 6-cylinder engine with 4G-TRONIC transmission
Imposing black paintwork with cream leather interior
Highly original throughout

The Appeal

Timeless, elegant styling, robust drivelines and of course untold levels of engineering quality. Could it be anything other than a 1980s Mercedes? The marque’s flagship roadster, the SL, fell perfectly for buyers looking for an effortlessly classy luxury sports convertible that lacked the brash, imposing aura that came with many of its market competitors.

Throughout the years and generations the SL has been a market leader and a benchmark for quality luxury roadsters, but perhaps the most sought after and usable of them all at present is the infamous R107 era SL.

Demand for these cars is seemingly on an endless upward trend and currently the one to go for in the lineup is the 300sl, seen as the perfect midpoint in the R107 lineup, mixing performance with genuine usability, longevity and economy.

This 1987 300sl comes to us in a wonderful specification, well presented both mechanically and aesthetically, it really is a great usable example of the now legendary model.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 17/05/1989
As we understand this was originally a UK which spent some time overseas before returning back to the UK
Unfortunately the car is somewhat lacking in history and paperwork
Copy of the current MOT certificate which shows the car to have a valid MOT stretching into January 2024
UK registered with V5 registration document present
MOT records highlight very minimal mileage amassed in recent years

The Interior

Smartly presented, highly original interior space in good overall order
Draped in sumptuous cream leather upholstery throughout, notably lacking in wear or blemishing, rather just a gentle patina in places
Seating in both the front and rear is of a great quality exhibiting very minimal signs of age or marking
Two matching cream door panels sit at each side of the cabin, in great overall order with subtle embellishments and door furniture
Lashings of wood finish trim throughout the cabin, presenting well with a good shine to it
Upgraded Kenwood bluetooth radio head unit
Great quality dash panel with iconic triple vent cluster, in great form appearing to lack the sun damage or cracking often found on convertibles of this age
Black leather Mercedes four spoke steering wheel in good clean shape
Plush cream carpets throughout
Sizable rear boot area with more cream carpeting
Good quality cream headlining exhibited on the removable hard top roof

The Exterior

Iconic exterior styling from one of the golden eras of Mercedes design
Wonderful black exterior colour scheme, a marvellous compliment to the cream interior colouring
Paintwork is of a great standard throughout, notably lacking in age related marking, wear or signs of blemishing
Removable hard top roof, which unlatches and can be removed with relative ease
There is a soft top roof installed on the car as well, however we were unable to photograph this on the day of the shoot
Impeccable chrome trim throughout, exhibiting with a wonderful shine
Four great quality 15” Mercedes alloys reside at ground level, all in fine form
A fifth full size spare wheel is stowed under the boot floor
External trim and badging is of a marvellous quality
Panel gaps appear straight and consistent across the car
The vendor informs us the roof has a torn soft top and the windscreen has a crack

The Mechanics

Legendary 3 litre straight six engine resides under the bonnet
Engine and driveline famed for their robustness and longevity
Paired to an impressively smooth automatic transmission, ideal for longer distances or every day traffic
Presents in good clean overall mechanical order
Fires into life comfortably and with ease
A wonderfully smooth driving experience is provided from the SL, with smooth gear changes, quality brakes and plenty of power on tap if needed
Underside appears clean and solid

Summary

Hailing from the golden era of Mercedes Benz, the R107 generation Mercedes is rapidly becoming one of the most popular classic cars among buyers today. Its wonderful mix of style, performance, genuine usability and reliability make it an excellent candidate for just about anyone looking for a truly high quality, suave, classic car.

This 1989 model presents incredibly smartly and boasts the desirable 3.0 litre engine, a wonderful colour specification and an excellently smooth automatic transmission. Its cars like these that just make you fall in love with the Mercedes SL.

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