Highlights
- Excellent condition
- Personalised number plate
- Large history file
The Appeal
The R107 SL was introduced in 1971 and it was such a hit that the model was produced for the next eighteen years. A very usable and enticing classic Mercedes, with all their clever engineering, build quality and a big lazy 5.0 V8 beneath the bonnet.
This Lapis Blue Metallic automatic convertible is presented in excellent condition throughout and comes with a good history file and is reluctantly offered for auction due to an impending property purchase.
With hot summer days and long summer nights just round the corner what better time to buy one of the ultimate Mercedes classic convertibles?
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1983
- MOT until the end of July
- V5c present
- Large history file from 1990 charting its service history, including MOTs and receipts for the previous refurbishment of its interior and exterior
- Owner’s manual
- Private registration number
- Spare wheel and jack
- Comes with bespoke indoor and outdoor covers
- 1 key
The Interior
- Original Blue interior was refurbished in 2016
- Leather and cloth seats
- Excellent condition throughout
- Power steering
- Cruise control (not working)
- Updated Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 with DAB and Bluetooth connectivity
- Heated seats
- Electric windows and wing mirrors
- Carpets and door cards all good
- Hood inner lining nice and clean
- All electrics work as they should (except cruise control)
- Dry carpeted boot area
The Exterior
- Lapis Blue metallic paintwork in excellent condition
- Body panels appear solid and panel fit is nice and tight and even
- Recent new Blue Mohair hood in great shape
- All lights are free from damage or cracks
- 14” Bundt style wheels in good damage free condition with good tyres
- Headlamp wash/wipe
- Front fog lights
- Front and rear subtle spoilers
- Underneath looks good and solid
- Chrome trim all in very nice condition
The Mechanics
- 5 Litre V8
- 240 BHP
- 4 speed automatic gearbox
- Limited slip Differential
- Good service history
- Recent full service with replaced fluids, oils and filters
- Recent brake discs and pads all round
- Clean and tidy engine bay
- Ready to drive and enjoy
- Vendor advises that the car and its V8 engine drive and perform as one would expect, though he mentions that the car currently has an occasional misfire when cold at low revs, which quickly disappears once the engine has warmed up.
The Summary
A cosseted and well cared for elegant and classic R107 SL Mercedes convertible with the benefit of that great sounding and effortless 5.0 Litre V8 engine.
Presented in a Blue over Blue colour scheme, all presented in excellent condition throughout, this is one of those all-time classic motors that will never go out of style or demand.
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