Highlights
- Highly original and complete example for restoration
- New blue soft top
- Matching hard top present and in good order
- Rare 420 V8
- Offered in running, driving condition
The Appeal
With all things ‘70s and ‘80s very much in vogue, icons of the era like Mercedes-Benz’s R107 SL remain highly desirable. Therefore, we’re delighted to offer the opportunity to restore this rare 420 SL from 1988. As the photographs make clear, this SL requires restoration, but you’ll also note it to be an original survivor, eminently worthy of saving.
The car is offered in running, driving condition, with recent light recommissioning to rectify a starting issue caused by stale fuel and fouled spark plugs. The Mercedes has a new folding roof fitted and also comes with a matching hard top - a rare and desirable item in its own right.
The vendor has owned this SL since 2017, and it has been SORN during that time. For those in search of a great project, you’ve come to the right place.
The History and Paperwork
- Offered without MOT, expired in May 2009
- V5C present
- DVLA SORN paperwork
- Original Mercedes-Benz key
- 230,000 miles
- Known history: we’re informed that the seller’s brother knows the long-term previous keeper
Mercedes-Benz Datacard reads:
- Fin WDB1070472A083214
- Model 420 Sl
- Engine 116964 22 001747
- Transmission 722325 03 050238
- Order Number 0 8 537 23934
- Order Location Great Britain
- Interior Leather - Beige (275)
- Paint 1 Arctic White (147u)
- Paint 2 Arctic White (147u)
- Approx. Build Date 1988-01
Code Description
238 City Drive Light For Great Britain
256 Rear Axle With Limited-slip Differential
341 Additional Blinker Lamps
362 Rhd Vehicles As Per Ec Regulations (Control Code)
461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
507 Outside Rear View Mirror, Left And Right, Heated (Electrically Adjustable On The Right)
524 Paintwork - Preservation
565 Rear Seats Used On Sl Models
583 Electric Window Lifters (Front Doors)
592 Heat-insulating Glass, All-around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter
603 Headlamp Wiper Unit And Oil For Rear Axle With Limited-slip Differential, In Canisters And Containers
613 Headlamp Left-hand Traffic
682 Fire Extinguisher
744 Dark Blue Soft Top Fabric 5010
The Condition
- Arctic White paintwork in presentable order, although the car is likely to undergo a full respray following necessary repairs
- The bodywork appears straight and solid overall; localised corrosion photographed in detail
- New soft top fitted
- The hard top appears in good order
- OEM alloy wheels presentable yet would benefit from professional refurbishment
- Exceedingly well-preserved original interior
- Minimal wear to the upholstery and controls for the car’s age and mileage
- With light restoration and recommisioning the cabin will look very smart indeed
The Mechanics
- 4.2-litre V8
- Four-speed automatic gearbox
- All appears original and in good order under the bonnet
- Offered in running order, although the car has been off the road for a number of years
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