Highlights
- Huge amount of work by current and previous owner
- New paint
- New carpet and restored trim
- Comprehensively restored
- New MOT
The Appeal
The R107 generation SL is widely regarded as one of the greatest cars ever built, with its timeless and elegant design and incredible build quality, and this car features the wonderful 5 litre V8. Now 40 years old, this example is hitting tax and MOT exemption but has recently passed its test following comprehensive restoration work inside and out make this a very appealing example.
The History and Paperwork
- Log book stamped to 99,000 miles
- Lots spent by previous owner on mechanical maintenance
- Huge expense by current owner on cosmetics and interior
The Interior
- New carpets fitted
- Seats treated refinished in original colour
- New window regulators
- Steering wheel replaced with better item
- Heater blower motor replaced
The Exterior
- Full professional repaint in original Blue Metallic
- New blue hood fitted
- New tyres on three corners
- Factory alloy wheels
The Mechanics
- Left hand bank head skimmed and rebuilt in 2014
- Almost all relays replaced at that time
- Recent fuel and water pumps
- Recent air mass flow sensor
- Full service including distributor cap and rotor arm recently done
Summary
A large amount of time, effort and money have been put into restoring this SL, so although not perfect it is a beautiful car in excellent usable condition, ready to be driven and enjoyed
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