Highlights

Comes with USA title and European import documents
All duties and VAT have been paid
Mercedes Datacard included

The Appeal

Big, brash and boxy, the R107 represented Mercedes-Benz' most significant stab at the roadster, practically targeted at the well-to-do of California. As with all Mercs of this era, it was over-engineered to the extreme, and as a result has become one of the most enduring classics out there.

This example, picked out in a beguiling Blauschwarz Metallic with a highly original grey leather interior, is bound to attract plenty of attention. It's a matching numbers example, carrying its original US-Market 5.6-Litre V8 powerplant, and still fitted with its desirable Becker Radio unit. All it needs is a service and registering for use in Europe!

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1988
Comes with USA title and European import documents
All duties and VAT have been paid
Mercedes Datacard included
VIN: WDBBA48D5JA080586
Indicates 175,325 miles

The Condition

Blauschwarz Metallic paint
Bodywork appears free of any accident damage
Chromed front and rear bumpers, grille, mirrors, and rims
Retractable soft top in black fabric
Leather interior in grey is highly original
All instruments appear clear and legible
Still fitted with its original Becker Mexico Grand Prix radio unit
Equipped with air conditioning, power windows, and central door locking

The Specfication and Options

The vendor has provided the following from the Mercedes-Benz datacard:

Order Location UNITED STATES (USA)
Interior LEATHER - GRAY (278)
Paint 1 BLUE-BLACK - METALLIC PAINT (199O)
Paint 2 BLUE-BLACK - METALLIC PAINT (199O)
Paint 5 78
Approx. Build Date 1987-11

Code Description

240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
262 ELIMINATION OF REAR END SPOILER
442 AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
494 VERSION FOR USA
506 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT AND RIGHT, HEATED (ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE ON THE RIGHT)
519 BECKER RADIO MEXICO GRAND PRIX, ELECTRONIC (USA)
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
543 SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT
551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER
639 ELIMINATION OF FIRST-AID BOX AND WARNING TRIANGLE
740 BLACK SOFT TOP FABRIC 9001
808 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR

The Mechanics

5.6-Litre (5,547cc) V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission
Mechanically standard with no reported modifications
Equipped with ABS and driver side airbag
Features power steering and power brakes
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
We understand the car may need servicing before returning to the road

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