Highlights
- In current ownership for 15 years
- Solid bodywork with no signs of rust
- Reliable classic Mercedes roadster
- Includes both soft and hard tops
The Appeal
The R107 is as well-reputed for its endurance as it is its pure class. In the '70s and '80s, Mercedes-Benz were amongst the best car manufacturers in the world, and their product range seemed practically bulletproof, with cars that just kept going. Of course, the super-stylish lines and rather luxurious cabin also made it an enormous hit in the US market.
This particular example has been in the same ownership for the past 15 years, and has clearly been pampered throughout - though the past few years have seen it largely kept garaged due to the vendor's health. This 420 SL presents an opportunity to acquire a solid example of Mercedes' iconic roadster that has been consistently maintained and preserved, ready and waiting to return to the road proper.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1987
- Acquired by the present owner 15 years ago
- Purchased from a Motor Trader in Wiltshire
- Car has been hardly used in recent years due to owner's ill health
- Unused since recent MOT
- Indicates 90,253 miles
The Condition
- Bodywork appears in good condition with few blemishes
- These are largely gentle paint chips and marks, nothing overly intrusive
- No obvious signs of corrosion we can discern
- Desirable checked fabric interior
- Upholstery generally in fine order
- Driver's seat bolster shows wear (as seen in photo)
- Walnut veneers present well with gentle wear
- Instruments are clean and legible
The Mechanics
- 4.2-litre V8 engine
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- Engine bay is in good order
- The vendor reports the car has been reliable since purchase
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