£22,500

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 SL (R107)

Highlights

  • Part of a private collection since 2022
  • Fine example of the rare 420 SL with significant expenditure from the SL Shop
  • Comprehensive history file with over 20 MOT certificates dating back to 1993
  • Receipts from the SL Shop totalling around £14,000, including bulkhead repair
  • Beautiful and rare colour combination of Pajerttrot Red metallic exterior and Champagne Leather interior
  • Fitted with a matching red hard top and hard top stand included in the sale
  • Immaculate condition throughout

The Appeal


Luxurious, rock-solid and classy - the R107 is amongst the finest executive-level roadsters ever built, and one of the ultimate extensions of Mercedes-Benz at their best. During the 70s and 80s, there was little denying that the company were one of the best car manufacturers on the planet, and this was a masterful example of exactly that.

This particular 1988 example stands out with its striking Pajerttrot Red metallic bodywork and Champagne Leather cabin. Beautifully finished, the car has been part of a prized private collection since 2022, and has clearly been pampered, with an extensive history file composed of over 20 MOT certificates and numerous receipts for parts and services. Notably, recent work from the SL Shop alone totals around £14,000, including a bulkhead repair in 2021.

Supplied with its original hard top, and a black soft top, this is an utterly fantastic car that's bound to become a highly prized addition to any garage.




History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1988
  • The DVLA records 6 previous keepers
  • In current ownership since 2022
  • Stamped service book 
  • Large history file with invoices for work carried out
  • Original handbook with leather wallet present
  • Not driven for many miles, being part of a collection of approximately 20 cars
  • Always kept garaged and used sparingly on sunny days
  • Covered just 5 miles between MOTs (07/10/22 and 10/05/24)
  • Large history file with over 20 MOT certificates dating back to 1993
  • Various old tax discs dating back to 2004
  • Receipt for the car from Chelsea Cars International Ltd
  • Receipts for parts purchased over many years
  • Receipts from the SL Shop alone in recent years totalling around £14,000, including bulkhead repair with certificate dated 22/03/21
  • Comes with 2 sets of keys
  • Currently indicates 104,117 miles



The Condition

  • Metallic red paintwork looks beautiful and is in very good condition
  • The underside of the car has been undersealed and cavities treated with wax oil
  • Very minor age-related marks, mostly relegated to stone chips 
  • Some light pitting to the chromework, commensurate with age
  • Still exudes quality when parked alongside newer cars
  • Long-term investment potential
  • Fitted with a matching red hard top, with hard top stand included in the sale
  • Black soft top and optional rear seats
  • Unmarked alloy wheels fitted with Michelin tyres all around
  • Original leather in good condition with minor wear driver's seat bolster
  • Slight wear on the leather shows originality and adds to the car's patina
  • The vendor believes these could be restored with the correct leather dye
  • New carpets have recently been fitted
  • Updated stereo with a modern unit, original Blaupunkt stereo included in the sale
  • Full set of new carpets and over carpets fitted last year




The Mechanics

  • 4,196cc M116.980 V6 powerplant
  • Automatic transmission with 4 gears
  • Engine bay cleaned and detailed, new radiator hoses and fan belts fitted
  • We've no reports of any leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
  • The car runs and drives well with no reported faults




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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1988
  • Make Mercedes
  • Model SL Class
  • Colour Dark red
  • Odometer 104,117 Miles
  • Engine size 4196
Listing Details
  • Seller type Private
  • Town Swadlincote
  • Location Derbyshire
  • Country United Kingdom

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