Highlights
- European delivered USA specification 500SL
- Matching numbers 240bhp 5.0L V8 engine
- Clean CARFAX confirming damage-free history
- High factory specification including rear seat, cruise control and heated seats
- USA title with complete Dutch import documentation (all duties and VAT paid)
- Seller can assist with worldwide shipping and transport
The Appeal
Comfortable, powerful and engineered and built to the most exacting standards, the R107 is the crown prince of classic convertibles. With its 240bhp 5L V8, for European buyers, the 500SL represents peak R107.
It is an unusual car because it is a USA-specification car that was originally delivered into Europe. Finished in black with Palomino leather, it left the factory with a high specification including desirable rear seats, cruise control and heated leather seats. A matching hard top is included.
The mileage is barely run in for a M117-engined car and it comes with clean CARFAX report and USA title.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1983
- Originally delivered through the Nuernberg Branch
- USA title and complete Dutch import documentation
- All duties and VAT have been paid we are told
- Mercedes-Benz datacard confirming factory specification
- Clean CARFAX report confirming a damage-free history
- Current odometer reading shows 103,897 miles
- VIN: WDB10704612002492
Mercedes-Benz Datacard information (please include in image gallery):
- Order Location Nuernberg Branch
- Interior Leather - Palomino (254)
- Paint 1 Black (040o)
- Paint 2 Black (040o)
- 256 Rear Axle With Limited-Slip Differential
- 440 Tempomat (Cruise Control)
- 470 Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs)
- 502 Outside Rear View Mirror, On The Right
- 510 Becker Radio Mexico Cassette Full Stereo, Electronic, Kurier Lm/Mw/Sw/Usw
- 531 Automatic Antenna
- 565 Rear Seats Used On Sl Models
- 570 Folding Armrest, Front
- 581 Automatic Climate Control
- 590 Heat-Insulating Glass, All-Around, Heated Rear Window Pane (Laminated Glass)
- 600 Headlamp Wiper/Washer
- 682 Fire Extinguisher
- 740 Black Soft Top Fabric 9001
- 856 Br 140 Model Refinement Opt. Scopes/My 95
- 870 Electric Seat Heater For Left Front Seat
- 871 Electric Seat Heater For Right Front Seat
The Condition
- Black (040) paintwork presents well as shown
- Chromework in good order with light age to some components
- Black soft top fabric (code 740) appears in good order
- Optional 14in Mexican Hat alloy wheels in good order
- Factory hard top in matching body colour
- Palomino leather interior (254) shows appropriate patina for its age
- Original Becker Mexico cassette radio still fitted
- Power windows reported to be functioning
- Age to note to console veneers
- Well specified with heated seats and central locking
- Factory air conditioning system installed but untested
- Full-size matching spare wheel included
Specification:
- ABS
- Airconditioning
- Center armrest
- Central door locking
- Chromed front bumper
- Chromed grille
- Chromed mirrors
- Chromed rear bumper
- Detachable roof
- Fog lights
- Full-size spare wheel
- Heated seats
- Interior light
- Leather interior
- Leather seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Power brakes
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Radio
- Retractable softtop
- Rev counter
- Trip counter
The Mechanics
- 5.0L (4,973cc) V8 engine producing 228 HP (Matching numbers)
- Seller advises; car runs and drives but engine runs on 7 cylinders
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Matching numbers engine as per factory specifications
- Fitted with power steering and power brakes
- Vendor advises car has clean CARFAX report
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