Highlights

Advisory-free MOT until 24th September 2025
Extensive corrosion repair with new steel floor sections welded in
Bodywork resprayed within the last five years
Seats recently reupholstered in leather
New soft top installed in 2011; also complete with factory matching hard top

The Appeal

Doesn't this SL look right at home nestled amidst a leafy urban avenue?!

Along with the Filofax, Gucci briefcase, and Rolex wristwatch, the R107 SL was a 'Yuppie' essential back in the mid-'80s. This supremely stylish Teutonic roadster was a common sight around commercial centres. It was as well suited to city driving as it was to long-distance grand touring on big open roads.

This 1985 280 SL boasts a coveted specification and benefits from extensive recent work. A recent respray, soft top replacement, retrimming work, and extensive corrosion repair ensure it is a very presentable example, offered in highly usable condition.

For those seeking an SL to use and improve over time, this would be a superb example.

History and Paperwork

UK market RHD example
Owned by the vendor's father from 1994 until 2012
Inherited and enjoyed by the current owner since 2012
Looked after by a mechanic friend, but no records of work are available
MOT until 24th September 2025
From 1st January 2025 the car is exempt from MOT and road tax
137,502 miles indicated

The Condition

Bodywork resprayed within the last five years
Extensive repairs made to the underside with fresh steel welded in
Catch for the hard top requires repair, therefore the hard top was unable to be removed easily during the photoshoot
- Vendor also advises that there is some chrome trim missing from the hardtop also.
New soft top installed in 2011 and reportedly in good condition
The bodywork shows some signs of age, with bubbling to the paint and rust marks around the lower areas
The car looks largely straight down both sides with good door fit
OEM alloy present well with small marks to the edge of the rims
The interior looks exceedingly smart considering the car's age
Original carpets still look good
Seats reupholstered in leather to a high standard
Kept under a cover on the street

The Mechanics

2.8-litre straight-six petrol
Automatic transmission with four speeds
Reportedly benefits from recent work to the electrics
The vendor reports that it drives nicely with a smooth transmission, while the engine feels suited for both city driving and longer distances
No MOT advisories recorded when last tested

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