1987 MERCEDES-BENZ (R107) 300 SL

KEY FACTS

• A stylish modern classic convertible, with a bold colour scheme and its factory hard top roof.
• It is powered by a 3.0-litre naturally aspirated straight-six engine producing up to 187bhp, coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission.
• It benefits from a solid service history, and some cosmetic refurbishment of the bodywork and paint.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 300 SL was specified with Signal Red paintwork, cream upholstery, and retains the desirable factory hard top.
• The factory specification also includes electric front windows and optional rear seats.
• An aftermarket Pioneer stereo and speaker system have been installed in the cabin, along with a Cobra alarm and a Global Telemetrics tracker.
• Its original owner’s manuals and service book will be included, along with a good history file and photographs of the prior bodywork restoration.

CONDITION

• The rear arches, both valances, and front wings have been replaced in the past, and the Signal Red paintwork was resprayed, at a cost of £3,000.
• It now presents with some light stone chips on the lower valance and a few blemishes on the sills and front wings, but is generally in very good order.
• Inside, the cream upholstery has some light creases, and a worn-down patch of piping on the driver’s seat outer bolster, but with no visible damage or heavy wear.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 28 June 2021 at 145,294 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in June 2021 at 145,294 miles, where technicians at HiQ Tyres & Autocare changed the engine oil and filter.
• A new Mohair roof was fitted in 2019.

Dates and mileage:

• 26/01/1987 - 620 miles - Mertrux (Derby) Ltd
• 30/06/1987 - 7,279 miles - Normand Ltd
• 14/12/1987 - 13,403 miles - Greenoaks Mercedes-Benz
• 20/04/1988 - 18,105 miles - Greenoaks Mercedes-Benz
• 12/07/1989 - 37,999 miles - John Tallis (Bath) Ltd
• 11/06/1991 - 47,974 miles - HMG (Bromley) Ltd
• 03/08/1993 - 52,533 miles - Complete Car Service
• 06/12/1994 - 62,435 miles - Mercedes-Benz Woking Motors
• 02/03/2006 - 117,731 miles - Willesden Green Garage
• 28/03/2008 - 121,000 miles - Willesden Green Garage
• 02/08/2008 - 121,800 miles - Cross Motor Engineering
• ??/09/2009 - 122,000 miles - Unrecorded
• 07/09/2013 - 128,000 miles - Cross Motor Engineering
• 01/06/2016 - 136,660 miles - Cross Motor Engineering
• 10/10/2017 - 139,333 miles - Cross Motor Engineering
• 2019 - Mileage TBC - Imperial Service
• 2020 - Mileage TBC - Imperial Service
• 28/06/2021 - 145,294 miles - HiQ Tyres & Autocare

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz (R107) 300 SL is a stylish classic roadster, with a solid maintenance history, a recently refurbished gearbox and benefiting from a prior bodywork restoration. It presents in very good condition, making it a great choice for any collection of ‘80s Mercedes-Benz models and a sophisticated weekend cruiser.

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