Highlights

Verified low 34,910 miles from new
Recent light refurbishment
Spent most of its life in Jersey, now registered in Guernsey
Well-maintained with up-to-date service history
Smart Arctic White with matching hard top and Royal Blue leather
Very rare 4.2L V8 RHD model
Vendor can assist with shipping

The Appeal

The R107 SL is all about effortless, cosseting conveyance. While we love the six cylinder 300SL, we also have a soft spot for the 4.2L model because it provides the rumbly V8 that seems so appropriate to this car, whilst offering better economy than the big 5L car.

The 420SL is certainly the discerning choice, because just 2,148 of these cars were built in RHD. This one is a desirable facelift car with galvanised chassis. It is finished in attractive Arctic White with matching hard top and a rather lovely Royal Blue leather interior.

The condition is a testament to the car’s cosseted life on Jersey and then Guernsey where it has covered less than 35,000 miles in its 38 years. We are told it has been very well maintained throughout its life.

The R107 is so usable that it is rare to find one with such a diminutive mileage. With its 220bhp V8 and smart specification, this one looks perfect for summer touring.

The History and Paperwork

First registered new in Jersey in May 1987
Factory built in April 1987
Spent most of its life in Jersey
Recently moved to a new Guernsey-based keeper
Routine service and simple maintenance work completed in 2023
Low recorded mileage of 34,910 is said to be genuine
Mileage can be verified from the service record
Genuine reason for sale as current keeper has decided to sample a different German marque
Factory handbooks as shown
Recent light refurbishment of bodywork and paintwork

The Condition

Largely original and factory correct Arctic White (147U) paintwork with matching hard top
Paintwork presents very well with any small areas of corrosion and chips addressed and corrected last year
Bodywork is very tidy following these improvements with no reported accident damage
Hard top in good order across exterior paintwork and interior headlining
Sits on correct ‘Gullideckel’ alloy wheels with matching spare, all in great order
Tyres present well all round with no reported issues or undue wear
Underside is generally in very good condition, with minor corrosion treated in 2023
Royal Blue leather interior presents well, with seats showing little sign of age
Carpets, dash, and instruments appear in smart condition, as expected with a genuine low mileage car
Dark blue folding fabric roof is well kept with clear rear screens
Retains original features like the Blaupunkt radio cassette
Factory fitted with optional rear seats and cruise control
Blue carpets through cabin and boot in very good order
No reported faults with electrics, lights or dials
No dashboard warning lights notified

The Mechanics

4,196cc V8 engine with 220bhp
4spd automatic gearbox
Vendor verifies the mileage based on service history
Car drives very well and has been well looked after during its life
The vendor informs us that it is an excellent, original, low mileage example of the desirable V8-engined, R107 series SL Mercedes
We have no reported of running or driving issues
Regularly serviced and maintained including in 2023

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