1988 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Lot details

Year: 1988
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300 SL
Registration: E678 LDL
Chassis No: WDB1070412A085495
Engine No: 10398222007815
Mileage: 118,623
•: Full restoration in 2019
•: Good history with recent expenditure

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 280 SL, 280 SLC, 300 SL, etc. up to the 560 SL. 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.

This lovely example is presented in one of the best colour combinations of Smoke Silver with beige MB Tech interior with a brown hood which was fitted in 2009. It also comes with its factory hardtop. The present owner purchased this 300 SL in 2009 from Oselli and has had it regularly maintained by Roger Edwards Motors ever since, with a recent expenditure of £2,000 with them and a further £4,000 at the SL Shop more recently. The car was restored by a specialist in 2019 at a staggering cost of over £20,000 and the restoration details can be found on a CD in the history file. The current odometer reading is 39,665 but please do note that the odometer was changed at 78,958 hence the car's true mileage is as stated 118,623. This is a truly wonderful example of this iconic and highly collectable model which the vendor has given a nine to ten out of ten in terms of its overall condition. A classy addition to any collection and/or a superb drive on any road at any time of the year. Consigned by James Good