Highlights 

• Desirable 300SL 
• Well presented in good mechanical and aesthetic order 
• Accompanied by a solid history file 
• Wonderful exterior and interior colour scheme 

The Appeal 

The History and Paperwork 

• First registered 01/05/1987 
• Accompanied by solid history file 
• Mercedes Benz book back is present with several manuals and owners books 
• Service book is at hand and boasts an extensive collection of stamped services dating back to the first 6-900 mile inspection 
• Services appear to have been predominantly performed by Mercedes main dealers or independent specialists 
• Recent service undertaken in August 2021 at the 99,116 mile mark, less than 500 miles ago, with nearly £1800 spent 
• V5 registration document present with the vehicle 
• Extensive collection of previous MOT certificates 
• Current MOT valid with no advisories until August 2023 
• MOT records highlight very minimal mileage amassed in recent years 

 

The Interior 

• Excellent highly original interior space presented in great overall order 
• Lavishly upholstered in gorgeous deep blue leather throughout, notably lacking in wear or blemishing, rather just a gentle patina in places 
• Leather and fabric blended seating in both the front and rear is of a great quality exhibiting very minimal signs of age or marking 
• Lashings of wood finish trim throughout the cabin, presenting in fine form 
• Two matching blue fabric and leather door panels sit at each side of the cabin, in great overall order with neat door furniture and embellishments 
• Upgraded Sony bluetooth radio head unit 
• Great quality dash panel with iconic triple vent cluster, in great form appearing to lack the sun damage or cracking often found on convertibles of this age 
• Good quality plush blue carpeting throughout 
• Impressively sized rear boot area with yet more carpeting 
• Original black leather Mercedes four spoke steering wheel in clean shape, lacking in signs of heavy use or wear 
• Interior trim and switchgear present well, with all controls reported to be working 

 

The Exterior 

• Outstanding, suave exterior styling hailing from one of the golden eras of Mercedes design 
• Excellent period correct factory white exterior colour scheme, a marvellous compliment to the navy blue interior colouring 
• Paintwork is of a great standard throughout, notably lacking in age related marking, wear or signs of blemishing 
• Contrasting navy soft top roof fitted to the car, which latches, opens and stows away, comfortably and with ease 
• The vendor informs us that a colour matched white removable hard top also comes with the car, however this was not present on the day of the car’s photoshoot 
• Panel gaps appear consistent and straight throughout the bodywork 
• High quality chrome trim throughout, displaying with a wonderful shine 
• Four great quality 15” Mercedes alloys reside at ground level, all in fine fettle 
• A fifth full size spare wheel sits in a bespoke section under the boot floor 
• Exterior badging and trim is of a brilliant quality 

 

The Mechanics 

• Revered 3 litre straight six engine resides under the bonnet 
• Engine and driveline famed for their longevity and reliability 
• Paired to an wonderfully smooth automatic transmission, ideal for longer distances or modern day traffic 
• Presented in great clean overall mechanical order 
• Fires into life comfortably and with ease 
• A wonderfully smooth driving experience is provided from the SL, with smooth gear changes, quality brakes and plenty of power on tap if needed 
• Underside appears clean and solid although there is some blemishing to be noted around the outer sill section 

 

Summary