Highlights
- Rare optional rear seats
- Italvolanti Formel Blue leather steering wheel
- Comprehensive engine work recently completed
- Solid bulkhead with functional drain holes
- Registered in Ireland with annual road tax of just €56
The Appeal
There are few classics with the enduring appeal of the R107. Back in the 70s and 80s, these remarkable, angular cars were a fusion of executive comfort, a bold retro silhouette and capable performance - all underlined by the best build quality in the business. It's little wonder they're still so favoured and continue picking up so much interest at auction.
This handsome Irish-registered example comes to us in fine order, with plenty of work having been recently undertaken - and it also features a particularly rare option - the small, lesser-spotted rear bench seat. It's a nicely specified example throughout, with the 3.5-litre V8 powerplant, hardtop and soft top. Now with only a few small bits of restoration left to carry out, this car is waiting for its lucky new owner to finish the job.
This handsome Irish-registered example comes to us in fine order, with plenty of work having been recently undertaken - and it also features a particularly rare option - the small, lesser-spotted rear bench seat. It's a nicely specified example throughout, with the 3.5-litre V8 powerplant, hardtop and soft top. Now with only a few small bits of restoration left to carry out, this car is waiting for its lucky new owner to finish the job.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1978
- Purchased by the current owner on 02/09/2023 from Brookborough Motorhomes in Co. Fermanagh for €13,500
- Engine work carried out by Pitlane Garage in Castletown, Rathmolyon, Co. Meath
- Comes with a folder full of receipts and vintage magazines
- No service history available
- Road tax in Ireland is reportedly just €56 per annum
The Condition
- Bodywork appears in smart condition for its age
- Paintwork is well presented with only gentle wear
- Underbody was treated prior to current ownership and looks tidy
- Solid floors that can be inspected
- Functional drain holes in the bulkhead, which is reportedly free of rot
- Comes with both the hard top and soft top, as well as the hard top stand
- Mercedes Gullideckel alloys with Michelin tyres
- Includes a spare Gullideckel alloy
- New hard top seals kit from MotorForm Germany
- Windscreen is cracked and needs replacement along with seals
- Vehicle has been dry stored
- Italvolanti Formel Blue leather steering wheel
- Full blue leather interior
- Optional rear seats
- Comes with a full set of new blue weave velour floor mats from the SL shop
- Requires interior carpet
- Needs a new radio
- Many parts have been replaced
- Requires further work to complete
The Mechanics
- 3.5-litre M116 V8 engine
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- Engine bay in good order
- New Contitech V belts installed
- New fuel accumulator
- New idle air hose
- Blower motor, blower cover and seals replaced
- New blower motor resistor from the SL shop UK
- New washer pump
- New wiper motor from the R129 Co
- New hazard relay
- New rotary light switch
- Exhaust system replaced before current ownership and still appears in good condition
- Brakes are reportedly "spongey" and require attention
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