Partial bare metal restoration with photo documentation
91,000 miles with original handbooks and service book
Equipped with a brand new mohair hood and sun visors
Overhauled brake callipers, new exhaust back box, and new fuel pump
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz 280SL (R107) is a classic that combines luxury, performance, and timeless design. With its quintessentially retro styling, the car's big boxy profile made it look and appear solid from top to bottom - fitting, as it's since gained a reputation for near bomb-proof build quality.
This particular example has been meticulously restored and recommissioned after spending 22 years in dry storage. The full bare metal restoration has been documented with photos, providing a unique insight into the car's journey back to its former glory. The car's Signal Red paintwork and Black MB Tex interior have been beautifully preserved, polished off with the addition of a brand new black mohair hood. The car has also been serviced with all fluids, filters, plugs, and leads replaced, and by all accounts is ready and waiting to be driven away.
History and Paperwork
Built in 1981 and has been in dry storage for 22 years
The DVLA records 7 previous keepers
Comes with original handbooks and service book
Has 11 months MOT with no advisories
Qualifies for historic status, making it tax exempt
Comes with two keys
Indicates 90,070 miles
Cherished number is not included in the sale but is available by separate negotiation
The Condition
Signal Red paintwork in excellent condition
15” Bundt Alloys on brand new tyres
Brand new mohair hood and sun visors
Hardtop with replacement seals
New windscreen has been fitted with seals
New door seals have been fitted
Central locking overhaul with various vacuum lines replaced
The car is ultimately in superb order
Internally, the car's MB Tex upholstery is very nicely kept
Wooden trims in excellent order
Dashboard is clean and well-presented
All instruments are clean and legible
A modern Bluetooth radio has been fitted
The Mechanics
2.8L M110 I6 powerplant
4-speed automatic transmission
Work done includes:
Brake callipers overhauled with new flexi lines and discs and pads
Serviced with all fluids, filters, plugs and leads replaced
New under bonnet liner
New exhaust back box
New anti-roll bar drop links
New fuel pump and filter
Factory fresh bulkhead
Car is in excellent mechanical order and running perfectly
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
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