Lot details

Year: 1989
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300SL
Registration: F86 PLN
Chassis No: WDB1070412A096569
Engine No: 10398222009588
Mileage: 95,596
•: Circa £10,000 spent on engine and underside works just 2,000 miles ago
•: Comprehensive history file back to day one

The Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 models were manufactured from 1971 through to 1989 and were the longest running production models after the G-Class. They were sold under the SL and SLC model names as the 280SL, 280SLC, 300SL, etc. up to the 560SL. The R107 roadster has been described as one of the best looking Mercedes-Benz cars produced to date. The larger, third generation SL, initially with just a 3.5-litre engine (350 SL) mated to four-speed automatic transmission. The car featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension all round, coil springs and anti-roll bar at the front, semi-trailing arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar at the rear. The power assisted steering was Daimler-Benz's own re-circulating ball system.

Our vendor purchased this SL in 2015 and has spent some £14,000 on it since then, mostly focussing on the underside and engine, which have both been treated to many new parts and recommissioning jobs. The bulk of the work was carried out in 2016, nearly £8,000 was spent, the engine had almost a whole rebuild and many bushes and seals underneath the car were replaced, less than 2,000 miles have been covered since. More recently, in July 2020, a new camshaft and rockers were fitted, along with some other service items, the bill coming to nearly £3,000. In June 2024, the car underwent a thorough service following a period of time in storage, new front brake discs and pads were fitted, along with engine oil and brake fluid being changed. A few areas of paintwork have also recently been carried out, just to tidy up the appearance of the car and it now presents very well. Supplied to auction with a comprehensive history file with evidence of regular servicing throughout the years and bills for works carried out on the car going back to day one. The car also has an MoT test certificate, valid until June 2025, and a V5C registration document. Consigned by Fraser Smith