Lot details Registration No: B9 NAM Chassis No: WDB107041ZA091849 Mot Expiry: June 2008
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 Nautic Blue with grey leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (interior trim), "very good" (engine, chassis, bodywork, paintwork, wheels) or "excellent" (automatic transmission, electrical equipment) condition. Though, he judges that some of the tyres are "almost life expired". Reputedly supplied new to a member of the British Armed Forces stationed in Germany (but as a right-hand drive specification car), 'B9 NAM' migrated to the UK almost immediately afterwards - or so its accompanying "full service history" would suggest. Said to have been "resprayed during the mid 1990s", it entered the current ownership via specialist dealer Autobarn in May 2002. Apparently last serviced in June 2007, the Mercedes boasts a "factory hardtop and rear seat". An appealing prospect capable of year round usage, this smart 300SL is offered for sale with "full service history" (comprising "a stamped maintenance booklet and / or service invoices"), MOT certificate valid until June 5th 2008 and road tax valid until June 30th 2008.
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