Lot details Registration No: VPX779K Chassis No: 10704320005234 Mot Expiry: May 2016
- Current ownership for 11 years and MoT'd into May 2016
- Rare manual with both hard and soft tops
- Offered with history file containing old invoices, MoT's and tax discs
This nicely-presented R107-Series 350 SL is a February 1972 example finished in an appealing shade of Pale Blue and trimmed in Black, and is notable for having manual rather than the more common automatic transmission. It has been in the current ownership for the last 11 years and the vendor informs us that the following work has been carried out in order to keep the car up to scratch: all four corners have been welded, but a camera test has shown there to be no corrosion on the bulkhead. The following have all been replaced - engine timing chain, head gaskets, valves (4), water pump, alternator, ignition switch, clutch, n/s brake calliper plus discs and pads all-round, front dampers, rear section of exhaust, battery, rear seats, all seat belts, hood windows (not currently fitted) and carpet. 'VPX 779K' was apparently displayed on the Mercedes stand at the 2012 Silverstone Classic and included in the circuit parade. It has also made several trips to France, including Le Mans. The Big Benz is now offered complete with both hard and soft-tops and a collection of old invoices, tax discs and MOTs, plus one valid to May 2nd 2016.
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