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1978 Mercedes-Benz R107 350SL
Highlights
- Recent respray in smart black
- Facelift features including Gullideckel alloys
- Low mileage for year of under 97,000 miles
- Tidy and very usable 200bhp V8 R107
- Smart interior with factory rear seat
The Appeal
This 70s R107 comes to us fresh from a comprehensive respray in handsome, understated black. It is the popular 350 model with rumbling V8 and a healthy 200bhp on tap.
The condition reflects that recent work and the low mileage for the year of under 97,000 miles. The interior appears original and very well kept, the brown fabric trim in good order with useful optional factory rear seat.
Good R107s, particularly the punchy V8s, are perennials of the classic scene and with good reason. They’re comfortable, very easy to drive, durable as only a Mercedes-Benz can be and practical too. This one looks tempting.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 13th January 1978
- Previously red which was re-registered black in June 2024
- Eligible for registration as a Historic Vehicle when it would be tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt
- Low displayed miles of 96,628 miles
- We understand this car was recently resprayed in black
The vehicle has had lots of work done to it, including:
- New floors in the the car both drivers and passenger side
- New floors in the boot area
- New back panel
- All new wheel arches
- Bare metal strip and paint to a high standard
- New windscreen
- No rot nor any rust anywhere on the vehicle
Mechanical work:
- New front brake discs and pads
- All new brake hoses
- New water pump
- New fuel pump and fuel filters
- All new HT leads
- Full engine service
- Automatic gearbox oil and oil filter replaced
- 4x brand new tyres and new mot test ( just for peace of mind for the new owner) - spent over 18k in the last 12 months.
The Condition
- Recently resprayed in black and in good order across car
- There are a couple of minor points to note such as a chip on the nearside rear arch
- Otherwise paintwork presents well
- Bodywork appears to be in good order with arches and sills presenting well
- Black fabric roof in very good order with deep colour and clear screens
- Fitted with some facelift features including front spoiler and Gullideckel alloys
- Alloy wheels in good order with few signs of age or use
- Fitted with rear spoiler and front fog lights
- Underside appears to be in good order with no structural issues reported
- Brown fabric interior in good order with only light signs of age
- There are minor age-related marks to seats as shown in photos including driver’s seat base
- Fitted with what appears to be an optional factory rear seat
- Cabin fittings including door cards and trim panels in good order
- Brown carpets present well and appear original with some marks and aging
- Standard factory interior with later modern Bluetooth stereo fitted
- Dashboard, switchgear and dials all look in good order in photographs
- Zebrano wood to the dashboard and vinyl trim to gear selector area on the centre console
Faults:
- O/S/R light lens cracked
- Boot floor carpet missing
- 2x small dents on the bonnet (hardly noticeable)
- Chrome trim under windscreen missing
The Mechanics
- 3,499cc M116 200bhp V8 engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Low displayed mileage
- No reported running or driving issues
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