Mercedes Benz R107 (1987)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R107 300 SL from 1987 in the color pearl gray metallic with black leather interior.

Highlights:

• From German first registration, with TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive.
• Valuation report with a grade of 2+ from 2021
• A folder with invoices (approx. 3 dozen) relating to the restoration is available
• With folding roof, power steering, central locking, ABS, radio, hardtop
• Extensive investments were made in the current ownership; the vehicle was partially restored. The following was done in the course of this:
• Vehicle repainted
• New soft top
• New tires
• Rear seat bench completely renewed and covered with new leather
• Brake system overhauled
• Hardtop in body color, incl. stand, are also sold
• Original Gullideckel rims with as-new tires fitted
• Traceable history

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1987
• First registration: Germany, 1987
• Location: 20459 Hamburg, Germany
• 4 vehicle owners
• Accident-free
• TÜV until 05/26
• H license plate
• Immediately ready to drive, but not registered at the moment
• Partially restored
• Valuation report grade 2+ (from 2021)

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz SL of the 1970s, especially the R 107 model, which was introduced in 1971, is undisputedly considered an icon in the history of the SL. This model remained in production for an impressive 18 years, the longest run of any model series at Mercedes-Benz. During this time, the model series achieved a remarkable variety of models and a production figure of over 237,000 roadsters.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Color: pearl grey metallic
• Interior with black leather trim and wood applications
• Brown soft top
• Completely repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine (M 103) with 180 hp
• Automatic transmission

Mileage:

• 211,887 km (read off)
• Mileage can be tracked
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, expert opinion (2021)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: New
• The underbody is rust-free, welded and preserved
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Door seal (driving side) should be replaced
• Top door frame (driving side) with visual defect
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

With this timeless 300 SL, an absolute classic in pearl gray metallic is ready for auction. It is immediately ready to drive, with TÜV and H license plate. In addition, extensive equipment ensures a certain level of comfort. In its current ownership, the 300 SL has been partially restored. In addition, an appraisal from 2021 attests to the classic car's condition rating of 2+ and thus underlines its good overall condition.