Highlights

Restored in 2010 and remains very presentable
Replacement back bumper and Mohair soft top
Regularly serviced every 3,000 miles
Reliable car across several UK and European tours
Long MOT to February 2025
Huge history file including handwritten records

The Appeal

This much-loved 280SL demonstrates why the R107 remains so popular with enthusiasts. Its long term owner has used it extensively for UK and European tours, where it has proved as perfectly reliable as you would expect of one of these carefully engineered cars.

No doubt some of that durability is down to this car’s impeccable maintenance history. We are used to seeing good history files, but this car’s still impresses. It includes lots of receipts and invoices as well as carefully annotated handwritten notes by the vendor.

The car was restored in 2010, the work including new wings and a respray. More recently rhe back bumper has been replaced and a new Mohair hood fitted. A factory hard top is included.

Beyond the maintenance this is a well specified car that has a factory rear seat, front seat heaters and ABS. A long MOT to February 2025 completes the strong impression of a carefully curated car. It is ready for more adventures.

History and Paperwork

First registered 13th August 1985
One of the last pre-facelift cars
Eight registered keepers from new
Purchased by the current keeper in February 2005
Always maintained by an independent Mercedes-Benz garage during his tenure
Vast history file as shown in photographs and dating back to first registration
This includes handwritten notes recording work by mileage
Stamped service book
Most recently serviced at 142,068 miles on 12th May 2021
Vendor advises that the car has been serviced every 3,000 miles during his ownership
Mileage is 144,196
MOT valid until 9th February 2025 with minor advisories and 144,196 miles showing on test

High factory specification:

Hard top
Seat heaters
ABS
Electric mirrors
Rear seat

The Condition

Resprayed in original Signal Red (568O) in 2010
Paintwork in good order with only a couple of small chips to note
Factory hard top in matching colour with small dent noticeable
Minor corrosion on the underside, but nothing structurally significant according to MOT
Black leather interior is lightly worn in with no cracks and holds its colour well
Black Mohair roof replaced in 2018 and in very good condition
‘Mexican hat’ optional factory alloy wheels
Factory fitted rear seat
Good walnut veneers
Driver over carpet is slightly worn
Other carpets are in good condition
Boot carpet is semi-worn in a couple of places
Wind deflector included

The Mechanics

2,746cc straight six engine
4spd automatic transmission
Minor MOT advisories to note on last MOT
Reliable and regularly used for long UK and European tours
Serviced every 3,000 miles
Thick history file detailed in photographs
Last serviced in May 2021 at 142,068 miles
No reported running or mechanical issues

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