1973 Mercedes-Benz R107 350SL
Highlights
- Crisp white body and hard top with contrasting black leather
- Low mileage for year of only 100,000 miles
- Recent £4,000 top end engine rebuild
- Stylish car with whitewalls and Mexican Hats
- Recent work to driver’s side floor
- Burbling 195bhp 3.5L V8
The Appeal
Like fine wine, the early R107s are maturing nicely. With great details like the earlier trim and ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys, they exhibit an effortless style that is reflected in market interest. These early cars also benefit from Historic Vehicle status that makes them tax, ULEZ and MOT exempt.
With its simple white over black colour scheme, this lovely 195bhp 350SL demonstrates all those points. The black on silver plates, whitewalls and those alloys add to the style. It is in very good conditon inside and out, thanks to a combination of sparing use - just 100,000 miles from new - and regular maintenance by its handful of keepers.
Recent work includes a top end engine rebuild costing £4,000 and overhaul of the brakes. The car is reported to run and drive very well. That lightly rumbling V8 would make a great soundtrack to any drive, short or long, UK or trans-continental. And this car looks ready to go.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 7th June 1973
- Only six registered keepers
- Current keeper since March 2022
- Previously painted blue which was changed in 1984
- Extensive service history with receipts and invoices
- Historic Vehicle that is exempt from MOT, tax and ULEZ
- Recent £4,000 top end engine rebuild
- Brakes recently overhauled and serviced
- Driver’s side floor recently welded
- Last MOT expired in April 2019 with 99,056 miles on test and advisories to note
- Subsequent work to structure and brakes since MOT test
- Now showing 100,262 miles
The Condition
- Smart ‘ice’ white paintwork in good order with matching hard top
- Repainted in 1984 and remains in very good order with only light signs of age
- Vendor advises some marks to door edges and one wheel arch
- Due to the age of the vehicle some signs of age and use should be anticipated
- Bodywork presents well with recent work to underside including driver’s floor
- Fitted with factory ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys with whitewall tyres fitted
- Black fabric roof in good condition with clear screen
- We have no reported of structural issues to car
- Vendor advises the chrome is well kept but with some shallow dents to note
- Well kept black leather early R107 interior in good condition
- Interior fittings including door cards, switchgear, veneers and fittings are well kept
- Soft top headlining and hard top rooflining both present well
- Recently refilled seats using new foam and coconut fibre to restore comfort
- Dashboard and carpets are in very good condition
- Fitted with a modern Panasonic stereo
The Mechanics
- 3,499cc M116 195bhp V8
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Recent £4,000 top-end engine rebuild
- Brakes have just had a full service
- Vendor reports that the car runs, drives, and stops well
The vendor says:
“Great paintwork and white wall tyres set the car apart from other SLs out there. It drives phenomenally and always starts on the button.”
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1973
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour White
- Odometer 100,262 Miles
- Engine size 3499
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town New Milton
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
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