1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)
Highlights
- Smart 5litre V8 in desirable colour scheme
- Huge history file dating back to the car's early days
- Recently serviced with new belts and fuel pump
- New front and rear chrome bumpers, valance, and spoiler
- Comes with both a soft top and hard top in very good condition
- Historic Vehicle so MOT, ULEZ and tax exempt
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz R107 may well be one of the ultimate developments of the roadster. Big, powerful and luxuriously trimmed, these cars also gained a reputation for impeccable engineering. As a result, they're a fixture on the classic car market - one of those 'must have' classics that act as a cornerstone.
This 1983 example has been very nicely kept, with its enviable Silver Blau colour scheme proudly on display along with new bumpers, valances and a new spoiler. It's a fine looker indeed, and with an extensive history of maintenance and service work, we're reliably informed that it drives just as beautifully.
Rumbling V8 R107s add an extra dimension to the car's smooth and effortless appeal and this 5litre dials that quality up to 10. The recent work combines with a thick history file - plus the versatility of those hard and soft tops - to create a particularly appealing car.
This 1983 example has been very nicely kept, with its enviable Silver Blau colour scheme proudly on display along with new bumpers, valances and a new spoiler. It's a fine looker indeed, and with an extensive history of maintenance and service work, we're reliably informed that it drives just as beautifully.
Rumbling V8 R107s add an extra dimension to the car's smooth and effortless appeal and this 5litre dials that quality up to 10. The recent work combines with a thick history file - plus the versatility of those hard and soft tops - to create a particularly appealing car.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1983
- Service recently done
- Already registered as a Historic Vehicle with the DVLA
- Making it vehicle tax, ULEZ and MOT exempt
- Extensive history file dating back to the car's early days
- Currently indicates 119,768 miles
- Most recent MOT was a Pass with no advisories for mechanicals or structure
- The car has covered less than 500 miles since that test
The Condition
- Body is very solid with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Silver Blau paint is largely in fine order
- New front and rear chrome bumpers with bumper support
- New front and rear valance and spoiler
- Chrome trims carry light patina
- Work has been undertaken to remove corrosion on the boot, front passenger wing, and rear driver's fender
- Underside shows signs of surface corrosion
- The vendor reports that no welding is necessary throughout
- The soft top is in very good condition, likely renewed recently
- Hard top clear of significant corrosion
- Leather seats and door cards are in very good condition with no rips or tears
- Seats and door cards are aftermarket
- The carpet is very clean
- Wooden veneers are all present and correct with light wear
- All instruments are clear and legible
- Modern pioneer music player has been fitted
- Boot carpet is reportedly brand new
- All standard equipment included
The Mechanics
- 5.0L V8 powerplant
- Automatic transmission
- Recently serviced with new belts and fuel pump
- The vendor highlights the car's smooth and powerful engine
- We're informed it boasts a smooth and responsive gearbox
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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