*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT D insurance loss in 11/2008 ***

Highlights

Impressive history file with service documentation going back to the late 90’s
Low mileage example
Respray approximately 3 years ago, still in fabulous condition
Soft top absolutely immaculate
Cherished plate is NOT included in sale

The Appeal

The 280SL was a tough act to follow, but the R107 done a tremendous job of filling its older siblings boots - sure, it gained a bit of weight and lost some of its curves, but it excelled in terms of opulence, exuded class and elegance, and it got a hefty amount of power to back it all up too.

This particular example had a little bit of a bump in 1999 and was a categorised insurance write off due to the (at the time) very low value of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired however it sat for a large sum of years pretty much untouched due to having mechanical issues. Then along came the current owners to save this pretty Benz and bring it back to life.

Mechanics were completely sorted, returning that retired V8 into a roaring piece of automotive clockwork. In the last 3 years, the car has been treated to a complete respray in the original factory colour, Diamond Blue Metallic, due to some scrapes and scratches from storage.

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The History and Paperwork

Originally registered on the 3rd of June 1988
LaserLine alarm user guide is present with the vehicle
Complete service history dating all the way back to 1988 after the vehicles registration
Original owners manual, sales booklet, and service booklet is present
Plethora of MOT certificates and service invoices
Small accident in 1999 deemed the vehicle an insurance write off
Car was professionally repaired and sat in storage for a number of years due to mechanical issues the owner at the time didn’t want to fix
During storage, the hard top was left in place, resulting in the soft top remaining in outstanding condition
The current owner purchased the car roughly 5 years ago
All of the mechanical issues were sorted, returning the vehicle to reliable road-going condition
Due to some light damage during storage, the car was treated to a complete respray in the original Diamond Blue Metallic roughly three years ago
Very little use over the years has seen some of these storage marks return leaving some blemishes on the paintwork

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The Interior

Completely original interior
Beige leather upholstery in lovely condition
Some areas of gentle patina
Wooden veneer panels all look in good shape, some signs of age in areas
Rear ‘+2’ style seats appear in great shape with very little use over the years
Leather door cards in great condition from top to bottom
Interior brightwork appears to be nicely maintained
Some mounting holes have been drilled into the passenger side of the centre console
Original radio removed and fitted with an aftermarket JCV head unit
Blaupunkt blue magic sound system
Gauge cluster is fully operational and has no unwelcome warning lights
All centre console controls remain functional and intact
Carpets present with some light signs of use
Some light damage behind the manual hand brake
Boot carpets in fantastic condition
Boot floor remains solid with only a very gentle sign of rust at the drain hole

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The Exterior

Original Diamond Blue Metallic, resprayed circa three years ago
Hard top repainted at the time of respray
Soft top remains in fantastic shape due to the years of being covered up in storage
Body panels all appear to be very straight and true with accurate panel gaps
Brightwork all seems to be well maintained and retains a great level of clarity
Some light pitting in the brightwork under the rear Mercedes emblem
Headlight and tail light lenses all damage free and have great clarity
Plastic mouldings around the brightwork trims all in good shape
All four wheels in great shape with some very minor signs of age
Arches all seem free from any rust
Front passenger side arch has some paintwork damage

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The Mechanics

4.2 Litre V8 engine
Rear wheel-drive configuration
Automatic transmission
Plenty of oomph with 257bhp
All four tyres appear to have reasonable tread left on them
Engine bay in very presentable condition
Exceptional trail of service history leading all the way back to 1988
Plethora of service invoices for previous mechanical work
Underside of the vehicle appears in great condition for its age thanks to the extensive storage the car has been through over the years with only some very minor signs of surface rust

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Summary

We have a soft spot for the R107. It had some pretty large boots to fill following the end of production from the W113 280SL, but we think it suits the era perfectly with its squared off edges and bold body lines. A nice example of these cars is becoming an absolute rarity these days, and it’s becoming easier and easier to appreciate them.

This would be a fine addition to any collection, or even as a luxurious Sunday driver to cruise through sunsets with the top down, listening to the heartbeat of that glorious V8 rumble.

Like any old Merc, you really can’t go wrong here.

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