Highlights
- Extensive back-to-bare-metal restoration by Tim Walker Restorations (2003–2007)
- Retains original “Brazil” brown check interior
- Professionally repainted in cream
- Dry use only and garage stored throughout recent ownership
- Supplied with MOT certificates, invoices, booklets and full V5C
- Reputedly one of the lowest mileage UK examples still running its original engine
- Tax and MOT exempt
The Appeal
The R107-generation 350 SL is the quintessential Mercedes drop-top of the era — broad of bonnet, heavy of door, and humming with V8 charm. Finished in a classic cream over brown combo, this UK-registered example offers not only impressive condition, but a fascinating backstory and remarkable originality.
Its bodywork was treated to a professional restoration two decades ago, yet the car remains sharp today, a testament to careful use and storage. The period-correct Brazil check cloth interior remains untouched and remarkably well-preserved, adding real authenticity to the cabin.
Accompanied by two sets of keys, a garage folder of supporting history, and a whole host of stamps and invoices dating back through decades of ownership, this 350 SL is both a time capsule and a driver’s delight. If you want a sorted R107 without the looming cloud of hidden rot or interior bodge jobs, this one deserves your full attention.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1973 (KAP 300L)
- V5C present — 2 former keepers
- Extensive documentation including:
- Mercedes-Benz owner’s manual
- Service and maintenance booklets
- Invoices for restoration work (2003–2007)
- Parts invoices and consumables including spark plugs, filters, power steering fluid, injectors, Castrol oil etc.
- Historic MOT certificates
- Spare keys and factory jack/tools
- Tax and MOT exempt due to age
The Condition
The exterior presents extremely well, with a consistent cream finish, smart brightwork and tidy soft-top. This was a back-to-metal restoration and it shows — panel fit appears clean and the paint retains excellent gloss. There is slight bubbling on the rear nearside wheel arch, and around the petrol cap. The left indicator has a double push operation to keep it indicating, right indicator perfect.
Chrome trim, wheel caps and lenses are all complete and in nice order. The convertible hood shows light age but is usable and intact.
Inside, the brown check cloth and MB-Tex trim is a real highlight — almost entirely original and in good usable condition. The dashboard, carpets and headlining all present cleanly, with some gentle wear in line with the car’s age and mileage.
The engine bay is remarkably tidy for a car of this vintage, with evidence of servicing, fresh hoses and well-kept ancillaries. The boot appears clean and the car comes with original spanners and jack, albeit showing light surface rust.
The underside shows expected corrosion but no major structural concerns. Suspension components and the exhaust system appear original but serviceable.
The Mechanics
- 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Engine starts readily and runs smoothly
- Car has been dry-used and garage stored for much of its life
- Recent fluid changes and general maintenance noted in documentation
- No mechanical faults reported by vendor
- Drives as a “low-mileage SL should,” according to owner
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