Highlights

Low mileage of only 88,000 miles
Desirable galvanised facelift car
Older respray and interior retrim in great order
Comprehensive service history with annual maintenance
Recent £4,000 spent on improvements
Will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT
Partial paint re-correction in 2024

The Appeal

To make a car relaxing and effortless takes, well, effort. Something I think we can agree that Mercedes-Benz’ engineers expended lots of on the R107. The enduring appeal of these durable cars lies in their ability to waft and cosset in equal measure, whether it’s cruising to the south of France or some local British countryside.

This 1987 300SL has clearly led a charmed life, covering just 88,000 miles in its 37 years whilst enjoying exactly the sort of maintenance regime you want to find on one of these cars. It left the factory painted Champagne, which neatly compliments the original brown fabric roof and beige interior.

Since acquiring the car early 2023 the vendor has invested £4,000 across the car including an interior refurbishment in 2024, dial binnacle overhaul and alloy wheel renovation. It will be sold with the reassurance of a fresh 12 months MOT.

History and Paperwork

First registered 3rd June 1987
Factory built in April 1987
Previous keeper for 10 years
Only eight registered keepers
Current keeper acquired in 2023
Good history file with regular maintenance and servicing advised by seller
Current MOT valid until October 2024 with one minor advisory
Will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT
Recent annual services conducted by RPM Motors in Leominster
Comprehensive history file with invoices for maintenance and improvements
Previous owner had the car resprayed and conducted significant maintenance in 2013
Car always garaged and only used in summer months since 2013
between 2017 and 2022 it was off the road in a private collection
Circa £1000 spent on heater blower refurbishment in 2024
Brakes and handbrake refurbished 2024

The Condition

Repainted in gold metallic in 2013 and paint remains in very good order
Buyers should expect some light signs of age as shown in photographs
Bodywork presents well with arches, sills and underside appearing in good order
No structural advisories on current MOT
We are told the paintwork has benefitted from recent improvement and rectification
Beige leather interior fully refurbished in 2024 and looks in very good order
Well kept interior with minor signs of age as shown in photographs
These include handbrake surround and centre console veneers
Dial binnacle also refurbished at considerable cost
Fitted with Nexen tyres which appear to be in good condition with plenty of tread
16in ‘Gullideckel’ wheels recently fully refurbished
We are told the car is supplied with a matching factory hard top
Brown fabric factory folding roof in good order with light aging as shown in images
Vehicle has had cosmetic improvements circa £1000 in 2024 at the vendors own classic restoration facility.

The Mechanics

2,962cc straight six 185bhp engine
4spd autmatic gearbox
Recent maintenance includes new rotor arm, distributor cap, and ignition leads
£4,000 invested across car including mechanicals during 2024
New brake calliper fitted this year
Full health check conducted at MOT time
Will be sold with a fresh MOT
No reported running or driving issues
Full engine detail
New engine insulation pad Purchased in 2023
Refurbished heater blower in early 2024 - approximately £1000

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