Highlights

Desirable V8-engined pre-facelift R107
Good history file of regular maintenance
Interesting project for the right enthusiast
Handsome black-on-black colour scheme with hard top

The Appeal

For many enthusiasts, the modern move to electric is making the V8-powered R107 cars increasingly appealing. The 3.5L M116 350SL represents a good blend of eight-pot soundtrack and economy, plus you get all the multifold joys of relaxing SL motoring.

Here is an interesting project for the right enthusiast. It is a 1977 350SL finished in black with matching hard top and black leather and in good general condition. The car starts and runs but develops a fault when warm. The vendor has fitted new injectors but he is now emigrating and feels it is time for a more knowledgeable enthusiast to get this classic roadster back on the road.

The car comes with a good history file, that hard top and some desirable options like the full leather and ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1977
First UK registered 5th May 1981
DVLA records a colour change from blue/black in 2008
11 keepers from new
Current keeper since November 2022
Acquired as a project and stored since purchase
Selling due to job relocation to Europe
V5C in current keeper’s name
Factory handbooks
Haynes workshop manual
Old invoices and MOTs as shown
Two sets of keys
Car has covered few miles since last MOT
Car have to be collected by the end of September

The Condition

Black paintwork in fair condition for age with some marks and scuffs to note
Matching hard top in good order and can be easily removed and fitted
Bodywork in fair condition with some aging to note in photos
These include areas of corrosion to front and rear nearside and offside panels
Advisories for underside on last MOT
We are informed that there is a crack in the windscreen
‘Mexican Hat’ alloy wheels in good condition showing some marks
Matching Falken tyres fitted showing cracks to sidewalls to most rims
Driver’s door mirror does not not sliding down and requires electrical check
Black leather interior in good condition with some aging to note in photos
Exterior lights in good order with clear front headlights and fog lights
There is a small mark to the base of the passenger front seat
Dashboard is presentable with mark to note on top surface
Interior fittings including carpets, door cards, switchgear and trim all present well
Boot carpet is in good order with some age as shown
Factory Zebrano veneers in good order with light aging to note
Fitted with aftermarket four spoke wooden steering wheel and Kenwood stereo
No reported electrical, lighting, switchgear or dial faults except as noted above
No dashboard warning lights notified
New windscreen installed.
Functioning soft top

The Mechanics

3,499cc M116 V8 engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Engine starts but stalls once warm
New fuel injectors fitted since vendor acquired car
No other running or driving issues advised

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