Lot details Registration No: A456JDC Chassis No: 1070462A012252 Mot Expiry: Aug 2012
The landmark 300SL was unveiled in 1954 and the similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. The second series of SLs began with the 230 of 1963. It was distinguished by its lower waistline, big curved screens and the distinctive optional hardtop that earned the model its nickname of 'pagoda top'. The larger, third generation model (R107) was launched in 1971, initially with just a 3.5-litre engine (350SL) mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The car featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension all round - double wishbones/coil springs at the front and semi-trailing arms/coil springs at the rear. Braking was by discs all round - ventilated on the front. Over its phenomenal 18-year reign, the R107 range was powered by no less than eight different engines. The V8-powered 500SL variant was manufactured from 1980 to 1989, and with 240bhp on tap was a genuine 135mph car, with ample reserves of effortless acceleration.
This Red-coloured right-hand drive 500SL vacated the Stuttgart production line in 1984 and is equipped with automatic transmission. The vendor informs us that it is "strong mechanically", and has "very good" bodywork and paint. He is selling it complete with factory hardtop, service book, history file and an MOT into August.
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