In excess of £15,000 spent on maintenance and improvement during the past three years
Accompanied by a substantial collection of paperwork including invoices, old MOT certificates and original Mercedes-Benz material
Presented in very good overall condition and benefitting from a recent interior retrim
The Appeal
When we’re asked to recommend a one-car-suits-all classic, the R107 SL invariably tops the list of suggestions. Effortlessly stylish, powerful and beautifully built, Mercedes-Benz got so much right with the R107 so it’s no wonder that they remain so incredibly popular.
This 1983 500 SL has clearly been cherished since new. It’s accompanied by a simply enormous paperwork file, containing a vast collection of MOT certificates, invoices amounting to many thousands of pounds and a selection of registration paperwork. In excess of £15,000 has been spent during the last three years on maintenance and improvement, including an extensive and well-executed interior retrim. The vendor states that the SL has been very reliable during their ownership and they’ve driven it quite sparingly.
The History and Paperwork
The vendor acquired the car in June 2021
Eight previous keepers
12 months MOT with no advisories, although MOT exempt
Significant paperwork collection, most notably including a vast collection of old MOT certificates
Numerous invoices evidence copious expenditure over the years
A copy of the original SL Owner’s Manual is included
V5C present
The Condition
Complete with its hardtop and fabric folding roof - both of which look in very good order
Recently retrimmed interior
Some signs of wear to the Zebrano trim
Aftermarket BBS alloy wheels fitted, which we feel really suits the ‘80s aesthetic
A very handsome colour and paintwork that appears in fantastic shape overall
Straight bodywork with no signs of accident damage or any evidence of corrosion
The Mechanics
Desirable 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine
Automatic gearbox
The vendor comments that this has been a reliable classic during their ownership
Reportedly driving exactly as an SL of this vintage should
All presents very well under the bonnet
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