Highlights

Well kept Signal Red car with matching hard top
Black leather and factory rear seat
£19,000 spent with SL Shop within last 2,000 miles
Work includes corrosion repairs, timing chain, servicing and cavity wax treatment
2022 repairs to calipers, new water pump and gearbox service
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt

The Appeal

For the many enthusiasts of the R107, here is the sort of car you want to find. It has covered only 2,000 miles since £19,000 was expended at SL Shop on work including structural repairs and protection, new timing chain, servicing and a power steering flush. A short term earlier, the brake calipers were refurbished, a new water pump fitted, and the gearbox serviced.

It is the popular 220bhp V8 3.8L model finished in factory-correct Signal Red with matching hard top. A black folding soft top and black leather interior complete the picture. The car was factory fitted with the desirable rear seat conversion.

First registered in September 1983, this car has now achieved Historic Vehicle status so is MOT and tax exempt. Buyers get the transparency of a recent MOT that ran to June 2025 with no advisories.

History and Paperwork

First registered 12th September 1983
Current keeper since July 2023
V5C
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT and tax exempt
Approximately £19,000 spent at SL Shop approximately 2 years/2,000 miles ago
Work included underside maintenance, new tyres, brakes, oils, and timing chain replacement
Earlier work to calipers, water pump and engine and gearbox servicing in 2022
Supplied with 2 keys
Factory handbook and service book as shown
Diagnostics tune in March 2024
Large folder of history with SL Shop invoices shown in photos
Last MOT ran to 16th June 2025 with no advisories
111,442 miles showing on MOT test and 112,554 miles showing in photos

The Condition

Factory correct Signal Red paintwork with matching hard-top
Black soft-top in good order as shown
Appears in smart condition for its age, though with some noted imperfections
Slight bubbling visible on the hard-top
Small area of corrosion on the rear chrome bumper
Paint scuff underneath where the hard-top meets the rear of the body
Fitted with period "Mexican Hat" alloy wheels
Matching Falken tyres all round
Features rear spoiler and fog lights
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on last MOT
Black leather interior with desirable factory rear seat option
Interior veneers present well showing light age but not unsightly
Interior equipped with electric windows and headlamp washers
Working period Blaupunkt radio
Cruise control fitted but currently untested

The Mechanics

220bhp M116 3,839cc V8 engine
4-speed automatic transmission
Significant work carried out by SL specialists (The SL Shop) approximately 2,000 miles ago
Timing chain, tensioner and guides replaced during recent maintenance
Work to brake calipers in 2022
Brakes reported to be squeaky
Engine noted to be a little smoky
New brakes fitted during recent maintenance work
No advisories on last MOT in June 2024

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