Highlights

Huge amount of work by current and previous owner
New paint
New carpet and restored trim
Comprehensively restored
New MOT

The Appeal

The R107 generation SL is widely regarded as one of the greatest cars ever built, with its timeless and elegant design and incredible build quality, and this car features the wonderful 5 litre V8. Now 40 years old, this example is hitting tax and MOT exemption but has recently passed its test following comprehensive restoration work inside and out make this a very appealing example.

The History and Paperwork

Log book stamped to 99,000 miles
Lots spent by previous owner on mechanical maintenance
Huge expense by current owner on cosmetics and interior

The Interior

New carpets fitted
Seats treated refinished in original colour
New window regulators
Steering wheel replaced with better item
Heater blower motor replaced

The Exterior

Full professional repaint in original Blue Metallic
New blue hood fitted
New tyres on three corners
Factory alloy wheels

The Mechanics

Left hand bank head skimmed and rebuilt in 2014
Almost all relays replaced at that time
Recent fuel and water pumps
Recent air mass flow sensor
Full service including distributor cap and rotor arm recently done

Summary

A large amount of time, effort and money have been put into restoring this SL, so although not perfect it is a beautiful car in excellent usable condition, ready to be driven and enjoyed

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