Highlights

In current ownership for 10 years
Bodywork redone and repainted in red
New interior upholstery fitted
Excellent base for a recomissioning project

The Appeal

Boasting effortless, laid-back V8 cruising ability with the robust build quality for which Stuttgart is renowned, the higher-spec R107s remain some of the most accomplished tourers ever built - one of the ultimate renditions of the familiar roadster format. Big, bulky proportions, brutalist lines and executive comfort - it's an arresting formula that's still bound to appeal.

This 1978 example has been in the current owner's hands for a decade and has benefited from significant cosmetic attention during that time. Mechanically, the car is running but will need servicing to bring it up to scratch. This is best viewed as a project with much of the heavy cosmetic lifting already completed — an appealing proposition for an enthusiast looking to put their own stamp on a classic SL.

Key Information

Mileage: 170,000 miles (unverified; no service history available)
Country of registration: Floridian title, no European registration
Technical inspection status: no current certificate
Technical specs: 4.5-litre V8 petrol, automatic transmission
Paperwork: normal French registration (carte grise) with matching serial numbers

This vehicle is sold with its original US Title. Please note that it has not yet been road-registered or safety-inspected within the EU.

The Detail

Bodywork has been redone and repainted in red
Paintwork, as a result, is in fine condition
Trims and brightwork in good order
Matching hard top
Original alloys
New interior upholstery fitted in beige but requires finishing
The vehicle is reportedly running but requires servicing
Believed to be true-to-factory spec

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