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1977 Mercedes-Benz 350SL (R107)

Highlights

  • Original front and rear spoilers
  • Ex-Californian example
  • Comes with both a new soft top and a good hard top
  • Recent mechanical overhaul undertaken, including brakes and steering components
  • Awaiting registration in Europe

The Appeal


There are many candidates for the ultimate roadster - and the R107 may well be one of the strongest contenders for the top spot. Powered by Mercedes-Benz' legendarily rock-solid mechanics, with comfortable trims and big, boxy proportions, the car was effectively built to target the well-to-do in the sun-bleached Californian streets.

This fine Californian example comes to us in great order, and is highly original through and through. We understand it's a solid, corrosion-free example, and it comes complete with its original Blaupunkt radio. All that's left is to undergo the technical inspection and register the car in Europe.

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The History and Paperwork

  • Manufactured in 1977
  • Imported from Germany to California some years ago
  • Offered with an American title, currently not inspected for public road use 
  • All import and VAT costs have been paid
  • Instruction booklets and board tools are available
  • Indicates 160,471 miles

The Condition

  • The car is solid, courtesy of its dry-state heritage 
  • No signs of any welding or significant corrosion
  • The car has been resprayed in the past 
  • This has settled into some gentle patina
  • Soft top looks in good order, as does the hard top 
  • Underside appears nice and solid
  • Interior presents well with a nice dashboard and folding rear seat
  • Seats are free of any rips or tears
  • Original Blaupunkt radio

The Mechanics

  • 3.5-litre M116 V8 powerplant
  • Automatic transmission
  • Engine bay looks in fine condition
  • Exhaust and tyres recently renewed
  • Brakes overhauled
  • Steering coupling and steering damper renewed
  • Aligned and balanced
  • We're informed that the car runs, shifts, and drives very well

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Auction Details

  • Year1977
  • MakeMercedes
  • ModelSL Class
  • ColourGrey
  • Odometer160,471 Miles
  • Engine size3500cc
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownFryslân
  • CountryNetherlands
  • Auction ends

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