1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Registration No: F785 JAT
Chassis No: WDB1070412A087582
MOT: July 2023

• Current ownership since 2014, with the previous custodianship from 1998
• 90,856 miles from new at time of consignment
• UK-supplied, right-hand-drive example
• Supplied with the original stamped service book
• Offered with both hard and soft-tops

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-around independent coil-sprung suspension, and power-assisted steering as its V8 brethren it proved notably more fuel efficient. Fitted with a 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.

Manufactured in 1988, the 300 SL on offer was supplied new to the United Kingdom, being dispatched new through Gerard Mann Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham to the first owner on the 1^st of August that year. Fitted with the aforementioned SOHC 2962cc engine mated to the automatic transmission, the R107 is finished in Smoke Silver with Pebble leather interior upholstery, as well as a Dark Brown soft-top and a factory hard-top. In long-term previous ownership (from 1998 until 2014), ‘F785 JAT’ has had seven former keepers with the Mercedes-Benz being acquired by the vendor in 2014 and has covered 90,856 miles from new at time of consignment.

Specified from new with optional extras including an outside temperature monitor, rear seats, paintwork preservation, and heated rear window, 300 SL has been subject to approximately £1,000 worth of improvement in preparation for sale. ‘F785 JAT’ is offered with a history file that includes the handbook, service guide, and original stamped service book which displays 26 entries (many from Mercedes-Benz main dealers). Further offered with a collection of invoices dating back to 2006, as well as a current MOT certificate until July 2023, and a current V5C document.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452