1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 SL

Registration No: E46 PFD
Chassis No: WDB1070472A082344
MOT: July 2022

• Finished in Willow Green
• 17,900 miles from new
• Offered with history file

The 1988 420 SL now offered is a very tidy-looking example, as well it might be, having been in single family ownership until the seller acquired it and having covered just 17,900 miles from new! It is finished in a pleasing shade of Willow Green that's matched to a Beige leather interior with Dark Brown soft top. The factory codes confirm the fire extinguisher and limited slip differential were specified from new and the Benz comes complete with a colour-keyed factory hard top, plus its original book pack, collection of invoices, pre-delivery check list and a large collection of old MOTs. Subject to some £14,000 of recent recommissioning by a marque specialist the vendor considers the bodywork, paintwork, upholstery, V8 engine plus automatic transmission to all be ‘excellent'. ‘E46 PFD’ is offered with an MOT certificate into July 2022. A fine-looking example of popular breed that's barely yet run in!

Mercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht) model or range of models since 1954, when the landmark 300SL was unveiled. The similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated, 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. The second generation SL (W113) began with the 230 of 1963. It was distinguished by its lower waistline, big curved screens and a distinctive optional hardtop that earned it the nickname of 'pagoda top'. The larger, third generation model (R107) was launched in 1971. The newcomer featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension all round. Over its very successful 19 year production span the R107 featured no less than two straight-six engines and six V8 units. The 420 SL variant is understood to be the rarest of all the 237,287 R107 SLs made, with just 2,148 leaving the factory between 1985 and 1989. Its 4.2-litre V8 produced some 215bhp at 5200rpm - sufficient output to endow the big Benz with effortless acceleration and a top speed of 130mph, while remaining more economical than its bigger-engined siblings.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760