Mercedes Benz R107 280 SL (1985)

Highlights and general information

A Mercedes-Benz R107 280 SL from 1985 is for sale in smoke silver metallic with black leather interior.

Highlights

• With TÜV & H license plate
• Maintenance service carried out in March 2025
• Investments of around €9,000 since acquisition
• Air conditioning intact and already converted to new refrigerant
• Extensive history with American inspection documents and service records from 2017
• Vehicle was originally purchased in Germany by an American and exported to the USA – proof available
• Garage vehicle, according to the owner only driven in summer and without contact with road salt – completely rust-free
• Includes hardtop

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1985
• First registration: Germany, 07/1985
• Location: 20535 Hamburg, Germany
• Number of previous owners: 3
• Accident-free (according to owner)
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 03/2027
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz R107 was built from 1971 to 1989 and was Mercedes-Benz's only roadster model for over 18 years. As the successor to the W113 "Pagoda," it was designed primarily for the US market, where over two-thirds of production was sold. Typical features include the US-specific bumpers, headlights, and emissions regulations. The C107 (SLC) coupé variant replaced the W111 coupé and was replaced by the S-Class Coupé C126 in 1981.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Smoked Silver Metallic
• Interior: black leather upholstery
• Black fabric roof (waterproof) and hardtop
• Partially repainted (according to the owner)

Engine and transmission:

• 2.7-litre six-cylinder in-line engine with 186 hp (137 kW)
• Automatic transmission
• Last maintenance service: 03/2025

Mileage

• Mileage: 91,511 km (read)
• Mileage verifiable: partially
• No service history available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents
• American inspection documents
• Service records since 2017 from Stern Service Hamburg
• Proof of export/import USA-Germany
• International registration certificate

Tires, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: good tread, from 2017
• Bodywork: good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition - rust-free
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• No known defects
• Minor age-related signs of wear
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary

A very well-maintained Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (R107) in smoke silver metallic with H registration and valid TÜV until March 2027 is for sale. The vehicle was originally purchased by an American in Germany and transferred to the US before returning to Germany. The history can be traced through documents, and investments of around €9,000 have been made since 2017. The air conditioning is intact and has already been converted to the new refrigerant. The collector's vehicle has never seen salt, has not been driven in the rain, and is stored in a dry garage. Overall, the SL is in good overall condition and is ready for its next outing.