****** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in JANUARY 2017 ******
Highlights
- Low mileage and very usable 6cyl R107
- Scope to improve or just enjoy as a daily driver
- Long MOT to May 2024
- Lots of recent bodywork and mechanical improvements
The Appeal
Decades after the last cars rolled off the production line, the popularity of the R107 continues unabated. That is thanks to its suitability as a daily driver - thanks to its superb durability - and its appeal as a classy weekend convertible.
This low mileage 280SL is proof of that. Regularly driven over the last 20 years it is a very usable example that would work well as a distinctive daily. There is evidence of recent mechanical and cosmetic improvements and it comes with a usefully long MOT.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 10th August 1984
- Current owner since 14th June 2014
- Insurance write off in early 2017 as judged uneconomic repair
- VIN confirms the car was built in July 1984 in its current Astral Silver metallic with black fabric interior
- MOT to 24th May 2024 with some advisories for oil leaks, corrosion, suspension, steering play and headlamp adjustment
- New radiator fitted in 2022
- Reconditioned replacement engine fitted at 98,000 miles in 2019
- Front and rear brake pads recently replaced
- New fuel filter and distributor cap recently fitted
- Bonnet, offside front wing and front spoiler replaced
- Front and rear arches replaced in 2020
- We are told that the car was resprayed by the previous owner
The Interior
- Original black cloth interior (code 051) with optional rear seats fitted
- Interior is usable and presentable but with some areas of deterioration shown in photos
- Driver’s seat shows wear to the base and bolster and would benefit from being recovered
- Aftermarket JVC stereo fitted
- Good wood veneers and dashboard showing no obvious cracking or marks
- Centre console trim around radio aperture poorly fitted
- Fire extinguisher
- Carpets in worn but presentable condition
The Exterior
- Factory correct Astral Silver metallic (code 735O) in fair, presentable condition
- Desirable optional Mexican Hat 15 hole alloy wheels in original, usable condition showing only light kerbing
- Resprayed by a previous owner prior to 2014
- Factory body colour hard top included
- Some corrosion visible on the nearside rear arch at the base
- Scratches visible on offside front wing
- Some rust spots on both rear arches
- Underside shows areas of corrosion
- Structural advisories on the last MOT
Investment by the owner has included:
- Front wings refitted and offside front wing replaced
- Replacement bonnet
- New headlamps
- Refitted grilles
- New front spoiler
- New bumper rubbers
- New front and rear arches and outer sill in 2020
The Mechanics
- 2,746cc fuel injected M110 straight six Mercedes-Benz engine
- Engine replaced with reconditioned unit at 98,000 miles in 2019
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- New radiator in 2022
- Front and rear brake pads and discs recently replaced
- New fuel filter and distributor cap
Summary
The R107 runs the gamut of classic car ownership from dependable daily to concours queen and all points in between. That demonstrates the versatility of this capable convertible.
This very usable, low mileage 280SL benefits from recent investment by its long term owner. There is scope to improve or enjoy as it is with the reassurance of that long MOT.
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