Lot details Registration No: D376LUD Chassis No: WDB1070462A052008 Mot Expiry: July 2016
- Subject to a recent repaint and current ownership since 2009
- Offered with original hand books, service book, invoices and hard top
- 90,800 recorded miles and MOT'd into July 2016
Featuring Bosch KE Jetronic fuel injection, ABS brakes, sundry galvanised panels and recalibrated suspension etc, the 1986-onwards R107-series cars are particularly sought after by enthusiasts. Flagship of the European model range, the 500SL was powered by a 4973cc SOHC V8 engine rated at 240bhp and 296lbft of torque. Equipped with four-speed automatic transmission as standard, it was reputedly capable of 134mph.
First registered on August 1st 1986, 'D376 LUD' is finished in the pleasing combination of Silver with Blue leather upholstery and has recently been repainted in its original colour with photographic evidence included in the sale. Having covered an indicated 90,700 miles the Benz has been in current ownership since 2009. The vendor tells us that although its V5C Registration Document lists seven previous keepers three of them were from the same family as shown by an accompanying DVLA printout. Offered with well-stamped service book, original hand books, servicing schedule list and collection of old MOT's / invoices, the 500SL also boasts a hardtop, spare key and current MOT certificate valid into July 2016.
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