**Please note that these photographs have been supplied by the vendor**
Highlights
- Matching numbers example
- 5.6L V8 powerplant and automatic transmission
- USA Title with European import documents
- All VAT and duties paid
- With Mercedes-Benz data card
The Appeal
Combining engineering excellent and restrained styling, the R107 is a legend that just keeps on going. Their boxy styling, impressive interiors and swathe of big, burbling V8 powerplants have cemented these long-nosed roadsters into automotive history, and today they continue being highly desirable classics.
This example carries its original livery and, following restoration, should make for an excellent example.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in January 1986 for the US market
- Originally based in Florida
- 231,652 miles from new
- USA title with European import documents
- All import duties and VAT paid
- Two sets of keys
- Matching numbers example
- Paperwork file includes:
- Original handbooks and manuals
- Partially stamped service record book
- Manual for the Becker radio
- Mercedes-Benz datacard
The Interior
- Grey leather interior (Trim code 278A)
- Wood veneers with period instruments
- Mercedes-Benz branded steering wheel
- No known modifications throughout
- Becker cassette player
- Power steering and windows
- Full air conditioning
- Central door locking
The Exterior
- Midnight Blue paintwork (904U/O)
- Contrasting chrome trims
- American-spec ‘big bumpers’
- We’re unaware of any modifications
- The car is sitting atop its original Mercedes-Benz alloys
- Matching black soft top
- Colour-matched hard top
The Mechanics
- 5.6L V8 powerplant providing 227hp
- Automatic 4G-TRONIC transmission
- No known mechanical modifications
- The seller tells us the car is in good running and driving condition but it could use some light recommissioning
Summary
With its winning styling, the largest engine ever fitted to the R107 and an attractive interior, this R107 is a great project for any enthusiast - and one that’s bound to prove very rewarding.
BEFORE YOU BUY
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