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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)
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Highlights
- Ex-South African example of the legendary R107
- Recently passed its UK MOT with no advisories
- Rare factory air-conditioning
The Appeal
The R107 is a pillar of the classic car market - a staple. These hard-wearing, quintessentially capable cars offered superior class and comfort - along with far larger proportions - compared to their contemporaries, and quickly gained a reputation as one of the ultimate evolutions of the roadster formula.
This example, presented in an impressive Diamond Blue Metallic livery, was previously based in South Africa - and has arrived in the UK in fine fettle. It's recently passed an MOT with flying colours, and thanks to its dry lifestyle abroad, looks to be a particularly solid, capable car.
This example, presented in an impressive Diamond Blue Metallic livery, was previously based in South Africa - and has arrived in the UK in fine fettle. It's recently passed an MOT with flying colours, and thanks to its dry lifestyle abroad, looks to be a particularly solid, capable car.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1984 for the South African market
- Delivered in late November that year
- Recently arrived in the UK
- Passed MOT with zero advisories
- Reportedly comes with some service history
- Indicates 147,304km which is believed to be an accurate reading
The Condition
- Iconic, boxy roadster in a lovely Diamond Blue Metallic colour scheme
- Highly original to as-built
- Supplied with matching hard top and navy soft top
- No sign of any dents or dings
- Paintwork looks in fine fettle with only light signs of use
- Riding atop original 'Mexican Hat' alloys
- Shod in a fine set of Kumho tyres
- Cabin is in original Beige Leather upholstery
- This is free of any significant rips or tears - only gentle creasing
- All instruments appear clean and legible
- We've no reports of any technical faults
- Walnut cappings in good order with only light signs of use
- Carpets appear in good condition
The Mechanics
- Powered by the much-respected 5.0-litre M117.960 V8 powerplant
- Automatic transmission
- Engine bay looks in fine fettle
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
- This is supported by the car's clear MOT
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