1985 Mercedes-Benz R107 380SL
Highlights
- Very low mileage of only 58,270 miles
- Just three registered keepers
- Regularly serviced and maintained
- Smart, factory-original car in Champagne
- MOT to July 2025
- Eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April
The Appeal
There is something compelling about a V8-engined R107. Alongside the bomb-proof engineering of the M116 unit, these cars are utterly effortless, every escapade accompanied by a burbling soundtrack.
The R107 is so usable that it is a surprise to still find cars like this one with exceptionally low mileage. It has covered little more than 58,000 miles in its near-40 years. Finished in factory Champagne metallic with Palomino leather and dark brown roof - there is also a matching hard top - this is a very pretty car in great original condition. It has had just three keepers.
It presents very well and has been maintained to a similar standard, a run of service stamps - mostly by main dealers - attesting to the keepers’ enthusiasm for this lovely car.
It comes to market with a long MOt to July 2025. That could be its last, if the buyer wishes - this car is eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April 2025 because it was built in October 1984. It can then be MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt, a further tick in the ‘appeal’ box.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 3rd January 1985
- Factory built October 1984 according to VIN records
- Eligible for DVLA Historic Vehicle status based on 40 year rule for registration or manufacturer
- Buyer would need to prove manufacturing date to DVLA to be eligible
- Three registered keepers
- Current keeper since July 2021
- MOT records support the low displayed mileage
- Factory handbook set in good condition
- Spare keys and old MOTs included
- Many service stamps in book to 48,413 miles
- Recent invoices for servicing and welding work shown in photographs
- Last serviced at 49,251 miles according to photographs
- MOt to 28th July 2025 with minor advisories to note
- MOT displays 58,379 miles and photographs show 58,270 miles
The Condition
- Factory correct Champagne metallic (473O) with matching factory hard top
- Dark Brown (8023) fabric roof in good order with clear screens
- Paintwork presents well with only minor points to note in photographs
- These include chips to driver’s door edge and other scratches to roof and bonnet
- Buyers should note the photographs to assess the condition
- Bodywork presents very well with good arches and sills
- Minor bodywork points to note in photos such as bubbling to edge of bonnet
- Hard top in good order with small scratch as noted above and in photos
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on current MOT
- ‘Mexican Hat’ alloy wheels in good order with matching spare, all showing few marks
- Optional Palomino leather (274) interior in very good order
- Cabin is very well kept due to low mileage and owners
- Fitted with front and rear seatbelts but no rear seat
- Interior fittings including veneers, dials and switchgear are all well kept
- Fitted with a period-correct Kenwood stereo radio cassette system
- Carpets generally in good order with some staining to cabin and boot to note
The Mechanics
- M116 3,818cc 218bhp V8 engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Under bonnet sound deadening appears to be missing
- Well maintained car with extensive service stamps shown in photos
- No reported running or driving issues
- Minor MOT advisories to note in photographs
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1985
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour Gold
- Odometer 58,385 Miles
- Engine size 3818
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Painswick
- Location Gloucestershire
- Country United Kingdom
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