Highlights

Factory hard top included
Reported standard and unmodified throughout
Stored under cover in a dry machinery shed and not left out in the weather
Sweet-revving 350 - the smaller of the V8 R107s

The Appeal

It's with good reason that the R107 SL's production life spanned eighteen years - they were fantastic cars.

Ideal for grand touring, daily driving, or simply looking exceedingly cool in, these roadsters proved immensely popular, right up until the end of production. This 1979 example is the well-regarded 350 SL - the smaller of the V8 models, loved for its free-revving nature. It also comes with the added practicality of a factory hard top for year-round use.

Our car is finished in metallic brilliant red over a cream MB Tex interior. It is described as standard and unmodified. The vendor reports that it has been carefully stored throughout their ownership; it is described as a car ready to enjoy, use, and improve, with nothing too urgent to address.

Key Information

Mileage: 136,500 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: ROI (previously registered in the UK)
Inspection status: exempt
Specs: 3.5-liter V8 gasoline engine, three-speed automatic transmission
Paperwork: Irish registration document

The Details

Very presentable, original-looking example
Spoiler fitted, as typically found on 500 SLs
OEM 'Mexican Hat' alloy wheels
Mismatched Nankang and Federal Foreum tires
Factory hard top included (see gallery)
MB Tex interior in cream, presenting well for the car's age
Folding soft top demonstrated in working order
Slight bubbling above the driver's-side rear light and some signs of deterioration elsewhere
Starts and runs well, per the seller
Equipped with headlight wipers and passenger-side mirror
The seller describes it as a lovely car, ready to enjoy, use, and improve, with nothing too urgent to do

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