Highlights

Desirable galvanised facelift model
Stylish Smoke Silver with Brazil Brown leather
Full service history with extensive paperwork
Only five registered keepers
Recent gearbox, torque converter and brakes rebuild
MOT valid until October 2025

The Appeal

A good R107 is one of the classic world’s enduring gems. And they do endure, particularly the later facelift cars with their durable galvanised bodies.

Finished in stylish Smoke Silver with Brazil brown leather, this is a lovely example of Stuttgart’s classic perennial. It is one of the galvanised cars and has had only five keepers in its life. They have kept firmly on top of the maintenance - there is a thick history file - and used it sparingly, amassing a low mileage for a 38-year-old car.

As you might expect, it is in very good condition on both the exterior and interior. The factory-folding soft top and hard top are also well presented. Recent maintenance has included a gearbox, torque converter, and brake rebuild, four new tyres, and a bulkhead inspection. The vendor tells us that the engine and gearbox are smooth, and it drives exactly as it should.

With MOT to October 2025, this is a very tidy 300SL that is ready to enjoy.

The vendor tells us:

“I bought it as a silver wedding anniversary gift for me and my wife and because of its beautiful condition and colour combination and finally because of the way it drives.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 2nd April 1986
Factory built in February 1986
Five registered keepers from new
Current keeper since October 2022
Previous keeper for 23 years, according to the seller
Always garaged by current and previous keepers according to the seller
Vendor reports the car has full service history with extensive paperwork
Lots of paperwork as shown in photographs
Previous MoT tester misread the odometer; corrected mileage is 107,156 miles
MoT valid until October 2025 with advisories and 107,158 miles on test
Reluctant sale due to change of circumstances
2 keys
Extensive recent maintenance detailed below

The Condition

Popular Smoke Silver metallic (702O) in very good order
Paintwork presents very well with only light scratches to boot noted by seller
Bodywork similarly well kept with recent welding work to note in photographs
Factory matching hard top in very good order with stand and cover included
Folding soft top is well-kept and operates correctly with clear rear screens
Underside has been Waxoyled and is in very good order according to seller
Brazil Brown leather interior with optional factory-fitted rear seat
Leather is well kept with no evident rips or tears and only the lightest of wear
Galvanized body with no rust, according to the seller
Bulkhead recently inspected and in good order
New tyres at 105,455 miles and now on 107,168 miles
Advisories to note on current MOT
Vendor advises that reflective coating on headlamp bowls may need re-coating at some point in the future
Fitted with factory ‘Gullideckel’ alloy wheels in very good condition
New cruise control module fitted at 106,113 miles
Boot springs were recently replaced

The Mechanics

2,962cc straight six 185bhp engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Gearbox and torque converter rebuild at 104,673 miles
Full brake rebuild at 106,113 miles
New distributor cap recently fitted
Vendor describes full service history with extensive invoices shown in photos

The vendor tells us:

“The smooth straight six sounds beautiful and pulls strongly once above 2000 rpm as is the character of this engine. The gearbox changes smoothly and at the right times. The ride is so much better than any modern car.”

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