Extensive maintenance history with invoices totalling approximately £10,000 over the last 3 years
Recently reupholstered interior
Comes with both hard top and soft top
MOT valid until October 2024
Dry stored and well-maintained
The Appeal
Perhaps one of the most enduring classics out there, the R107 is one of the ultimate developments of old Mercedes-Benz - when the company was building some of the finest cars on the planet. A combination of rock-solid engineering and inimitable boxy styling made these big roadsters a perfect hit for the zeitgeist, and they're now a highly prized, near-ubiquitous classic.
Acquired by the current owner around three years ago, this 280SL has been subject to work closing in on the £10,000 mark, composed of plenty of new parts. The hardy six-cylinder engine has proven its reliability on long journeys, including a recent trip from London to Puglia.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1981
The DVLA records 4 previous keepers
Acquired by the current owner approximately 3 years ago
MOT valid until October 2024
Currently indicates 230,164 miles
Complete with:
Service record book
V5c document
A collection of MOT certificates
A vast selection of invoices
A car cover
The Condition
Bodywork has several small areas needing attention
These are mostly chips, scratches and scrapes commensurate with the car's milage
Mexican hat alloys carry light wear but this isn't of any concern
Hard top and soft top included, both in fair, age-commensurate order
Some corrosion across the underside
Rare green part-fabric interior with light signs of use
The seats have been recently retrimmed and still look in good order
Some light scuffs and marks to the dash and door cards
Light marks and wear to the wooden trim
Some holes to the carpets in the boot
4 spare hub caps are also included and can be used if the non racing styles are desired
The Mechanics
2.8L six-cylinder powerplant
Automatic transmission
Engine bay in good overall order with age-commensurate wear
Invoices for approximately £10,000 worth of work in the last 3 years, including:
Removed, cleaned, and refitted brakes
Alternator replacement
Replaced front track rods and draglink
Replaced drive belt
Transmission service
Replaced brake caliper
Replaced engine sump and gasket
Replaced front brake hoses
Replaced rear brake hoses
Wheel alignment
Replaced front subframe bushes
Replaced steering damper
Idler arm repair
The vendor reports that the car starts directly and works well
We've no reports of any specific mechanical issues
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1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL (R107)
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