Highlights

Low mileage for year of only 97,000 miles
Stylish and original ‘coffee and cream’ colour scheme
Long MOT to July 2025
Eligible for Historic Vehicle status from April 2025
Recent service and work to brakes and shock absorbers
Factory hard top in matching colour included
Factory fitted rear seats with seatbelts

The Appeal

If you’re here then likely you know just how good the R107 is. After all, it’s common knowledge amongst classic enthusiasts. What sets good ones apart is original condition, sparing use and regular maintenance.

With its ‘coffee and cream’ colour scheme - cream with tan interior and brown roof - this very tidy ‘84 280SL presents well. It is reported to be highly original and retains its factory specification including desirable options like the rear seat - with seatbelts - and Mexican Hat alloys. The M110 straight six motor delivers a decent blend of economy and performance to make these earlier 2.8L cars popular with those who enjoy road trips and classic touring.

The car has been maintained by enthusiast keepers. Recent work includes engine, suspension and exhaust repairs using parts from The SL Shop. The brakes and accelerator linkage have also been attended to and the car was last serviced in 2023. It has only covered around 1,000 miles since.

It comes to market with the reassurance of a long MOT to July 2025. That could be its last if the buyer wishes because the car will be eligible for Historic Vehicle status from April 2025. This is a very pretty example of a much-loved classic and one that is reported to be in reliable running order.

History and Paperwork

First registered March 1984
Factory built in January 1984
Eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April 2025
HPI clear
HPI records a colour change in 1992, but previously and now recorded as cream
Eight previous registered keepers
Acquired by seller in June 2022
Serviced last year at approximately 96,000 miles, but paperwork lost
Two original keys
Reported to have been treasured throughout its life
Dry stored by current keeper and only used in dry weather on occasional weekends
Invoices from The SL Shop for cam seal and cover gasket
Other work includes overhaul, distributor, shock absorbers, and filters
Original boot accessories included
Recent MOT valid until 16th July 2025 with advisories to note
Vendor advises that the structural advisory has been attended to

The Condition

Factory-correct Light Ivory (623O) paintwork with matching hard top
We are told by vendor that the paintwork is largely original
Due to age and originality some signs of use should be expected
Paintwork presents well with good, bright finish and consistent colour
Matching hard top in good condition with hood bag included
Bodywork shows small localised blemishes and blisters in photographs
These include front nearside sill, near side door and offside wing
Underside generally well kept with structural advisory to note on current MOT
Vendor advises that this is minor and has been attended to
Brown fabric roof is factory correct and well kept with some light wear to note
Sits on very well kept Mexican Hat alloy wheels with good quality classic tyres
Interior overall in very good order with general age-related wear
There is a wear patch on the upright of the driver's seat
Blaupunkt Cambridge radio is not working but cassette player works
Interior fittings, veneers and switchgear presents well
Factory rear seat conversion with seatbelts

The Mechanics

2,746 cc M110 straight six 180bhp engine
4spd automatic transmission
Recently serviced at 96,000 miles in 2023 by seller
Minor advisories to note on current MOT
Since June 2022 vendor has replaced battery, cleaned brake calipers and tightened accelerator linkage
Reported to run strong and reliably and to start every time
We are told the engine is very responsive and smooth

The vendor tells us:

“Hard top included. This car is a head turner, always people taking photos. Strong and reliable and starts every time. A1 Mexican hat wheels & classic tyres are finishing touch. Been treasured through its life. Very original and contains original accessories in boot.”

BEFORE YOU BUY

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