Highlights

Handsome 3.5L C107 in Champagne Gold with beige velour
Previously owned by record holding ‘50s racing driver Patricia Burt
Comprehensive mechanical overhaul since 2014 focussing on originality
Garage-stored under covers for protection
Highly preserved original interior
Never driven in the rain by current keeper
Only three keepers since new, first two being husband and wife

The Appeal

It’s not hard to imagine why this car’s first keeper picked it: as an antidote to Patrica Burt’s record-winning racing career, this C107 would have offered an opportunity to relax in comfort, albeit with decent power still on hand.

The C107 provides all the well-engineered, smooth-riding qualities of the R107 convertible but with extra space and a classic pillarless profile. Often in the shadow of its more populous sibling, these V8-powered coupes make really good cruisers and long-distance GTs.

This highly original ‘73 350SLC is one of the nicest we’ve seen in a while. Finished in the fetching period combination of Champagne Gold metallic with light beige velour, it was acquired by the current keeper from Burt’s husband, also a racer, in 2014. It has had just three keepers, two of them the original husband and wife.

The condition is impressive and shines out of the photos. We’re told that the car was recommissioned when the vendor acquired the car. The work was sympathetically applied, retaining the car’s originality - particularly in the interior - wherever possible. This is a really tidy example of the excellent C107.

The vendor says:

“The car is a smooth cruiser and puts a smile on our faces when we drive it, it gets many looks from passers-by who if given a chance stop and ask questions. Since we have had the vehicle it has never been out in the rain.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 5th January 1973
Three registered keepers
Current keeper since November 2014
Previously owned by Ronald Smith and Patricia Burt
Both were racers in the 1950s, Burt holding multiple records
Passed to the current owners following Ronald Smith's passing
Mechanical overhaul since purchase prioritising as many original components as possible
Garage-stored under covers throughout current ownership
Never exposed to rain during current ownership we are told
Factory marketing brochure
Factory handbooks and wallet
V5C
Various invoices and MOTs as shown
Radio manual
Last MOT expired September 2021 with no advisories on test
Car has covered only 8 miles since the last MOT test

The Condition

Attractive Champagne Gold metallic paintwork in very good condition as shown
Bodywork also well kept with straight panels and good arches and sills
Underside as shown in photos
Bright and well-kept chromework and fittings, including lights
Steel wheels with chrome body colour hub caps in good order
Matching steel spare wheel in boot
Fitted with matching Falken tyres
Vendor advises that some original seals from 1973 are showing their age
Interior remains completely original from 1973, we are told
Beige velour interior with matching dashboard and vinyl trim
Seats and carpets display signs of wear consistent with the vehicle's age
No modifications to the interior, we are told
Original period-correct Blaupunkt stereo included as shown
We are told that the interior and exterior are standard and unmodified
First aid kit and box included as shown

The Mechanics

200bhp M116 3,499cc V8 engine
4spd automatic transmission
Engine starts readily and runs smoothly, we are told
No modifications to any mechanical components according to the seller
Comprehensive mechanical overhaul during current ownership
Evidence of new suspension and other components under the car
Very well-kept engine bay as shown in photos
No known mechanical faults reported

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