Highlights

Smart Lapis Blue professionally resprayed in 2021
Attractive car with stylish Penta alloys
Recent voluntary MOT with only one minor advisory
Long-term ownership since 2007
Recent water pump, thermostat, fan belts and auxiliary air shuttle valve
Long-legged 220bhp V8 continental cruiser

The Appeal

A set of stylish five spoke Pentas first draw the eye on this handsome 1980 Lapis Blue 380SL. They add an extra touch of drama and poise to this well kept car that we definitely approve of.

Beyond those rims, this is a very well kept R107. The current keeper bought it in 2007 and is only reluctantly selling due to a change of circumstances. He has kept the mileage low for the year and amassed an impressive folder of ongoing maintenance. Highlights include a full respray in the original colour in 2021. The water pump, thermostat and housing, fan belts, exhaust system from the manifolds and auxiliary air shuttle valve have all been replaced.

The car is said to start and run well with no faults. It is an indication of the seller’s approach that he subjected the car to a recently voluntary MOT so that buyers have transparency about the car’s condition. It passed with no structural advisories and only one very minor point to note likely due to lack of recent use. There are some minor points to note, but nothing that would prevent you jumping in and enjoying this characterful V8-engined cruiser.

The vendor says:

“The car looks good and is a head turner. At 45 years old it could be improved but it is a great usable classic that I have enjoyed for a long time. I am only selling because it is now a challenge to get in and out of for me.”

History and Paperwork

Original UK market car
10 registered keepers
Current keeper since November 2007
First UK registered 9th January 1981
DVLA records this car as first registered 1980
Limited history with various invoices from seller’s tenure
Recent MOT shows only one advisory with slight binding on front brake
Old photographs as shown
Private registration plate shown is not included
Car will be sold with an age-appropriate plate

The Condition

Professionally resprayed in 2021 in Lapis Blue (232)
Paintwork is very well kept with few indications of age as shown
Supplied with matching hard top and stand also in good order
Bodywork presents well with recent restoration
Car appears in good order across usual R107 check area
Exterior chromework in good order with bright finish
Standard car with front and rear spoilers fitted
Underside presents well with no structural advisories on recent MOT
Headlights and rear lights in good order with no obvious misting or damage
Penta five spoke 16in deep dish alloy wheels in very good condition
Alloys have some light age but certainly not unsightly
Tyres show some cracks to sidewalls as shown
Blue fabric folding roof in good condition with clear rear screens
Blue leather interior with some light age to retrimmed seats
Blue carpets through cabin and boot with some light fade but not unsightly
The horseshoe on the near-side door is missing
Some trims on the seat hinges are missing
There are no faults other than the central locking not working
The springing on the boot lid is weak
Cabin veneers in good order with centre console showing some professional reworking
Switchgear and dashboard in good order with no reported faults
Fitted with quality Kenwood stereo
No reported faults with electrics, switchgear, dials or lights except as noted

The Mechanics

M116 3,818cc 220bhp V8 engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Standard car wth no modifications
The car starts and drives well according to seller
Exhaust system has been replaced recently, except for the down pipes
Water pump, thermostat, and housings have been replaced
Fan belts have been replaced
The auxiliary air shuttle valve has been replaced to address an engine idle concern
No faults according to seller
Recent MOT with minor advisory for binding brake

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