Lot details Registration No: F313RMG Chassis No: WDB1070412A089187 Mot Expiry: July 2007
The ultimate six-cylinder derivative of Mercedes-Benz's renowned R107-series, the 300SL was introduced at the September 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show. Equipped with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel-injection, its in-line SOHC M103 2962cc engine developed some 177bhp and 188lbft of torque (outputs sufficient for a reputed 125mph top speed). Sharing the same two-door monocoque bodyshell, all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power assisted steering as its V8 brethren it proved notably more fuel efficient. Fitted with four-speed automatic transmission as standard, it further benefited from improved anti-corrosion treatment and ABS brakes. Only in production between 1985 and 1989, just 13,443 300SLs are thought to have been despatched worldwide.
Finished in silver with black leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "fair" (bodywork, paintwork) or "good" (engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, wheels / tyres) condition. Benefiting from a generous specification that includes soft- / hard-tops (the latter painted a darker shade of grey), rear seat conversion, Sony stereo system, alloy wheels and driver's airbag, it is said to have covered 93,000 miles from new. Dating from the penultimate year of production, 'F313 RMG' is offered for sale with "stamped service history" and MOT certificate valid until July 2007.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until July 2007.
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