Winning bid
£10,000

1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SL (R107)

Highlights

  • 4.2L V8 powerplant with 4-speed automatic transmission
  • Serviced regularly by the current owner over the past 7 years
  • Solid service record with invoices for various repairs
  • New carpets fitted recently

The Appeal

One of the golden feathers in the cap of Mercedes-Benz, the R107 was a triumph the moment it rolled off of the production line. With powerful, angular lines, top-notch build quality and big, beefy powerplants, the German brand had created one of the ultimate evolutions of the classic roadster.
This specific example, presented in a desirable colour combo of silver with a black gingham interior, has been serviced regularly by the current owner over the past seven years, and now comes to us in fine fettle. If you've been after a luxurious, tough but inimitably refined roadster, this is the ideal opportunity.

 
 

The History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1987
  • The DVLA records 8 previous keepers
  • In current ownership since 2017
  • Serviced regularly by the current owner
  • Extensive collection of receipts, invoices, etc. available
  • MOT valid until January 2025
  • Currently indicates 161,898 miles
 
 

The Condition

  • Presented in an attractive silver colour scheme
  • Small areas of corrosion on the bonnet
  • The vendor notes a slight dent in the boot lid
  • Some visible bubbling around the arches
  • However, ultimately this highly original Merc presents well for its age
  • The vendor informs us that the car will require a new soft top
  • Attractive gingham checked interior
  • No sign of any rips or tears 
  • Door cards present nicely
  • New carpets fitted recently
  • Dashboard is clean and nicely-presented
  • Light wear to the walnut veneers
 
 

The Mechanics

  • 4.2L V8 powerplant
  • Automatic transmission with 4 gears
  • Regularly driven by the owner
  • We're informed that the car has a good accelerator kick down
  • We've no reports of any mechanical issues
  • Equipped with power steering and automatic gearbox
 


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Auction Details

  • Year1987
  • MakeMercedes
  • ModelSL Class
  • ColourSilver
  • Odometer161,898 Miles
  • Engine size4196cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

9 Bids from 7 bidders

jamesma••••
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£10,000
13/04/24
classic••••
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£8,100
13/04/24
PWIL••••
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£8,000
12/04/24
davestr••••
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£7,500
12/04/24
PWIL••••
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£6,300
12/04/24
occaeca••••
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£6,200
12/04/24
993944••••
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£6,000
10/04/24
manjit••••
Bid
£5,200
10/04/24
993944••••
Bid
£5,000
10/04/24

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