Highlights
- Excellent project car
- Mechanically sound
- Part restored condition
The Appeal
Introduced in 1971 the R107 SL was produced for the next eighteen years. A very usable and enticing classic Mercedes, that in this instance is in a part restored condition having had a lot of welding work underneath and new sills.
Now requiring attention to the bodywork and the interior, the car runs well mechanically so this is a great opportunity for someone with the time and inclination to bring this car back to its full potential.
A great and very usable everyday classic there is always a high demand for these models so it should prove to be a good investment and an appreciating asset.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1981
- MOT and Tax exempt
- V5c present
- Owner’s manual
- Spare wheel
- 2 keys
The Interior
- Original interior
- Leather and cloth seats with driver’s seat worn through with use
- Sun visors stained
- Factory hard top will need replacing or repairing due to significant corrosion below the rear window
- Face-off security audio head unit
- Wooden inserts all in reasonable condition with no cracks
- Carpets will need a good clean
- Door cards are scuffed and worn but complete
- Carpeted boot with considerable staining
- All electrics and instruments reported to be working
The Exterior
- Paintwork and bodywork requires a fair amount of attention having plenty of scratches and scuffs and the odd dent
- Corrosion around the bottom of the doors and wheel arches
- Hardtop is a different colour and needs repair or replacing
- Black soft-top has a few rips and is a bit shabby
- Chrome trim is in fair shape
- Wheels could do with a refurb but all painted hubs are present
- All lights are free from damage or cracks
- Front fog lights
- Underneath looks good and solid
The Mechanics
- 2,746cc straight six engine
- 4 speed automatic
- Having sat a while the car will require an element of recommissioning, but it is reported to start easily and drive very well, with a willing engine and a smooth changing automatic gearbox
The Summary
A timeless and always in demand Mercedes classic coupe and roadster in one, that needs further restoration and effort to bring it up to its full potential.
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