Highlights

Restored R107 with V8 engine and superb colour combination
Elegant dark red leather interior
Low mileage vehicle in very good condition.
Supplied with CARFAX report to verify low mileage.

The appeal

The enduring appeal of the R107 SL is not hard to identify. The qualities that made it so popular when new - superb engineering, excellent reliability and an effortless sunroof - are all things that collectors continue to admire.

The car was particularly popular in the US and these models enjoyed particularly high specifications. Having often spent their lives on the motorways of dry countries, these cars are increasingly being repatriated to meet Europe's insatiable demand for these great cars.

Here is one such car, a late model 380SL with low mileage and recent restoration and respray. Beautifully presented in Champagne on dark red leather, it is perfect for an intercontinental trip or a weekend getaway.

History and documents

US market car delivered on 25 September 1984
Date of manufacture: September 1984
The VIN confirms that the paintwork and interior are correct and that the roof was originally black.
CARFAX records show 10 service reports, last recorded mileage 114,112.
Photographic record of restoration and respray work

The interior

Well preserved interior with high factory specification.
This is a very smart and welcoming place in very good condition.
Dark red leather seats (code 277A) in very good condition and complementary dark red carpet.
Standard interior but with Nardi three-spoke wooden steering wheel.
Factory equipment includes air conditioning, central armrest, cruise control and automatic radio aerial.
Original Becker Mexico Grand Prix stereo replaced by a quality Kenwood unit.
Carpets in good condition with MB branded protective overlays
The veneers are complete and very presentable, but slight cracks are visible on the centre console.
Rear storage space
The boot is also in good condition, with excellent carpeting and complete trim.
The red sill trim is intact and was probably replaced during the restoration.
The hardtop trim appears to be original and in good condition.

The exterior

The restored bodywork has been repainted in Champagne metallic (code 473U), to factory standards.
The paintwork is in very good condition, with no damage to the bodywork or marks visible in the photos.
The original black cloth roof has been replaced with a dark brown version that matches the car's colour scheme.
The roof looks almost new and is in excellent condition, with the clear panels showing no crease marks.
Body coloured hardtop in good condition with useful support.
The 15-hole alloy wheels with Mexican caps, available as a factory option, appear to have been refurbished and are unmarked.
American-style front fog lights and quad headlights
Hankook tyres all round with good tread

Powertrain

Mercedes-Benz M116 3.8-litre fuel-injected engine developing 150 bhp.
4-speed automatic gearbox, as fitted to later 3980SLs
Vehicle maintenance history documentation (CARFAX)

In a nutshell

The enduring appeal of the SL lies in the simple correctness of the fundamentals and the plethora of colour, trim and engine variations. Reliability and excellent parts support also play their part.

This low-mileage R107 V8 has a sumptuous red leather interior and benefits from a bodywork restoration. Whether it's a car of character for everyday use or for the weekend, this SL will delight the lucky buyer.

BEFORE YOU BUY

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