RESERVE LOWERED: 1989 MERCEDES-BENZ (R107) 300 SL

KEY FACTS

• This Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is a very good example of the marque’s R107-era roadster, with an eye-catching red finish and which presents in good condition.
• It is powered by a 187bhp 3.0-litre naturally aspirated straight-six engine, coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission.
• The car benefits from a comprehensive service history.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 300 SL was specified with Signal Red paintwork and a black full leather interior with walnut trim, and also comes with the factory-supplied hard-top roof.
• Original equipment includes electric mirrors and cruise control.
• The car was specified from the factory with the rear seating option.
• A Sony stereo has been installed in the cabin.
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book and toolkit will be included, with a raft of maintenance invoices and MOT certificates.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The boot lid has been resprayed to rectify a key mark, and the car’s Signal Red finish now presents with some light stone chips on the front bumper, bonnet and nearside front wheel arch.
• A few scuffs can be seen on the corners of the black bumper trims, along with some early signs of corrosion on the sills.
• Its black leather upholstery is entirely original, though it remains in generally excellent condition for its age, featuring some age-related creases on the bolsters and seat bases. A few marks can be seen on the seat backs and outer edges.
• No electrical issues have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 24 March 2021 at 81,574 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in March 2020 at 80,700 miles, where technicians also changed the brake pads.
• A very impressive service history is on file, per the summary below.

Dates and mileage:

• 16/07/1990 - 1,214 miles - Lancaster Europa
• 08/01/1991 - 6,265 miles - Lancaster Europa
• 17/01/1992 - 10,938 miles - City Porsche
• 21/01/1993 - 13,211 miles - City Porsche
• 13/12/1993 - 22,400 miles - City Porsche
• 12/05/1995 - 27,585 miles - Unreadable
• 08/04/1997 - 30,420 miles - Grove Motor Co
• Unreadable - 38,352 miles - Grove Motor Co
• 16/06/2000 - 40,981 miles - Grove Motor Co
• 17/05/2001 - 44,540 miles - Grove Motor Co
• 30/01/2003 - 47,847 miles - Keston Car Care
• 10/11/2004 - 50,413 miles - Schmitt Automobile Services
• 18/05/2005 - 52,698 miles - Schmitt Automobile Services
• 07/03/2007 - 60,248 miles - Schmitt Automobile Services
• 05/11/2007 - 63,403 miles - Schmitt Automobile Services
• 27/08/2010 - 69,867 miles - H.R.E. Mercedes-Benz Specialists
• 15/08/2012 - 72,180 miles - Schmitt Motors Ltd
• 21/10/2014 - 74,746 miles - Schmitt Motors Ltd
• 26/01/2017 - 77,102 miles - Schmitt Motors Ltd
• 17/04/2019 - 80,174 miles - Lymington Motors
• ??/03/2020 - 80,700 miles - Unrecorded

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz (R107) 300 SL is an elegant classic convertible, in a striking colour scheme and retaining its factory hard-top roof. Benefiting from regular maintenance throughout its life, it is ready to be enjoyed for top-down fair weather cruising, though it would also make a smart companion for longer distance road trips and touring.

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