Highly original condition and mechanically standard
Dry stored since August 2023
The Appeal
While the legendary R107 convertible might be the better-known of the line, the coupe demands its own brand of attention. They're solid, a little roomier - and still carry the legendary rigidity that Mercedes-Benz were so legendary for in their day. No, the C107 may be less numerous - and almost certainly more domesticated than the decidedly Californian-aimed convertible.
A highly original car is still very much prized machine - and offers an eminently usable classic car for the modern enthusiast. This example could do with a lick of a paint, but is a solid, well-serviced example that's been regularly serviced over its 80,117 miles.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1979
Sold with registration "OAH414V" as no longer on private registration
The DVLA records 4 previous keepers
Only one owner whilst based in Northern Ireland
In current ownership since August 2023
Kept in a dry garage
Comprehensive service history book detailing all maintenance and repairs
MOT exempt
The Condition
Bodywork shows age-commensurate wear with some areas of bubbling and wear
Paintwork has some blisters on the front wings and satisfactory repairs on rear wheel arches
Some areas of blistering elsewhere, and the odd bit of paint loss and chips
Some odd spots of patina to the brightwork
Sunroof is opening correctly with little issue
Original 'Mexican Hat' alloys in good order
Chassis legs, cross members, and underside are in good condition with no perforating corrosion
Interior shows wear on the driver's seat and carpets
However, this is very age-commensurate and it all appears very original
Dashboard is all in good order with no significant issues we can discern
All gauges and sunroof are reported to be in working order
Wood cappings all present and correct
The Mechanics
4.5-Litre M117 V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay in fair order
The vendor informs us that it is in fine mechanical order
Standard configuration with no modifications
The vendor reports that the car drives well, accelerates smoothly through gears, and stops as expected
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