The Appeal

Just three registered keepers with current one since 2011
Beautifully and highly preserved example in classic colour scheme
Full service history by Mercedes-Benz
Fantastic stylish 4 seat pillarless coupe
Rare to find in this condition and with this history

The Appeal

The enduring popularity of the R107 roadster has tended to overshadow the SLC coupe. Yet this is an extremely good car, one that is imbued with all the qualities of the convertible but with extra space - and, we suggest - extra style thanks to a longer wheelbase. These are exquisitely styled pillarless, four-seat coupes that are perfect for touring.

This exceptionally rare UK RHD SLC was delivered new by Normand (Mayfair) Ltd, prestigious Mercedes Benz dealer on Park Lane London to the Company of Anderson of Smithfield of Charter House London. There are three registered keepers, but the first two were the previous keeper and his own company - so the same driver. The vendor is only the third registerd keeper and acquired the car in 2011 to add to his large classic car collection. The car has been in dehumidified storage since 2012 and remains in the same order as when purchased by the vendor.

The Service History is meticulous and shows the car had been main dealer maintained every year by Normand of Mayfair showing 32 stamps and many invoices. We doubt there is a SLC of similar vintage - perhaps we could widen that to any car of similar vintage - that can claim to have been regularly serviced by the same dealership since the day it was registered.

Finished in fetching gold metallic with brown velour interior, this is an extremely good example of the SLC. It is amongst the best we’ve seen in a while - and these cars don’t come to market often - and with its remarkable history will appeal to discerning collectors. One not to miss.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 23rd March 1981
Three registered keepers from new
First two keepers were a company and private individual, but the same driver
Tax and MOT exempt
Current keeper since November 2011
Original sales invoice for £20,015.56p
Long term ownership in private collection storage.
Original owners manual, service book in the original monogrammed leather folder
Three original keys and first aid kit
V5C in current keeper’s name
Factory tools
Full service history by the same supplying dealer from new
32 service visits, 31 by supplying dealer and one by specialist

Factory fitted options:

Velour upholstery
Metallic paint
Electric sliding roof
Tempo mat
Headlight wiper unit
Alloy wheels
Pioneer 2300 Radio cassette with four speakers
MB electric aerialand balance control, all still fitted
Cruise control.

Full Service history:

945 miles - Normand (Mayfair) Ltd. Abbey Rd, Park Royal, London
6,342 miles - as above
12,721 miles - as above
18,350 miles - as above
23,975 miles - as above
30,047 miles - Normand, Summer Street, Southwark, London
36,333 miles - Normand (Mayfair) Ltd, Abbey Rd, Park Royal, London
44,192 miles - as above
45,712 miles - as above
55,715 miles - as above
61,154 miles - as above
67,110 miles - as above
73,468 miles - as above
80,014 miles - as above
84,132 miles - as above
91,457 miles - as above
97,010 miles - as above
102,364 miles - as above
108,548 miles - as above
115,382 miles - as above
121,773 miles - as above
127,781 miles - as above
133,605 miles - as above
140,491 miles - as above
146,525 miles - as above
151,849 miles - as above
159,454 miles - as above
166,174 miles - as above
172,000 miles - as above
179,996 miles - as above
184,577 miles - Southcombe Garage, Chipping Norton
185,764 miles - Normand Park Royal, London West.

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The Condition

Champagne Gold with Brazil velour trim
Amazing all original brown velour interior in superb condition
Passenger and rear seats look unused
All original mats with almost no discolouration
Original toolkit and excellent spare wheel with correct matching tyre
All new correct matching tyres
Original ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys in excellent condition
Mercedes 107 Front deep spot spoiler and spotlights
Original MB Mudflaps
Vendor states that the car has virtually no giveaway signs of cars age or mileage
All original tinted glass is in superb condition
Rear parcel shelf in as new condition with no damp stains common on the SLC variant of the 107
All window and door seals excellent
All chrome including the bumpers excellent
Original panels including the rear inner and outer wheel arches rust free
Original sills and jacking points with drain holes still present and untouched
Excellent gaps and shut lines
Dealer fitted fire extinguisher
Rear double glazed inner fins in excellent original condition
Paintwork is described by seller as stunning rust free condition with only a small laquer blemish on the boot lid
Heater motor and panel removed to reveal and inspect bulkhead and photograph showing completely original and solid bulkhead
Underside in original and solid condition with plastic grommits still visible in chassis
No reported electrical, lighting or switchgear faults
No reported dashboard lights

It feels hard to overstate the condition of this highly original car. There can be few SLCs as well kept and neatly preserved as this car. It is finished in fetching gold metallic with a lovely characterful brown velour interior. The state of preservation across interior and exterior is quite remarkable.

The car is as structurally solid as the condition implies with no work required by the seller. It has been carefully dry stored in recent years as part of a high end classic car collection. We understand that everything works correctly - you will note the heater motor and panel were removed to enable inspection of the bulkhead (which is well presented).

The Mechanics

M110 2.8L straight six engine
4spd automatic gearbox
We understand that the car is a matching numbers example
Remarkable service history with 32 stamps, 31 by the same supplying garage
Very few miles since last service by supplying dealer as detailed above
New fuel pump and filter
New quality battery recently fitted
No reported running or driving issues except as noted below

The vendor tells us:

“The car starts, runs and drives, stops. However due to its long-term storage some minor recommissioning may be required. The car runs with excellent oil pressure but runs uneven on tickover and will require adjustment.”

Mercedes’ M110 straight six is extremely durable so the relatively high mileage of this example is nothing to be concerned about. Key to this car’s considerable appeal is surely that impeccable service history, arguably one of the most fastidious you’re likely to ever find. It shows 32 stamps, 31 of them by the the dealer that supplied the car.

The last service was only a few miles ago and the car is said to start, run and drive well. In the interests of transparency, the vendor has noted some minor points above

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