Sold for £21,667
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: F152 PBF
Chassis No: WDB1070412A090120
MOT: April 2026
The Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 were produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1971 until 1989, being the second longest single series ever produced by the automaker after the G-Class. They were badged accordingly, indicating the displacement of the engines. The R107/SL was a two-seat convertible with a detachable roof. It replaced the W113 SL-Class in 1971 and was replaced by the R129 SL-Class in 1989. Launched in 1985, the 300SL was the ultimate incarnation of the updated R107 and was available for only four years, with a mere c.13,443 built globally, making them a rarity in right-hand drive. Powered by a 2,962cc straight-six engine producing 185bhp at 5,700rpm and 188lb/ft of torque at 4,400rpm, it was sufficient output to endow this open-topped Mercedes with rapid acceleration and a published top speed of 130mph. The matching hardtop kept the driver warm on winter days, and subsequently, very few UK-supplied R107s escaped the long-term effects of our salted roads and, as a comfortable daily driver, this example is a very well-maintained and loved SL.
Supplied new by Mercedes Benz main agent Macclesfield Garages Ltd to local resident Mr G. Wilson on August 1st 1988. 'F152 PBF' is offered with a stamped service book and evidently much work completed at the renowned marque specialist The SL Shop, with invoices on file for some £15,000. Attention was paid to the key areas of this iconic R107 300 SL, including: The suspension; cleaning of the fuel lines; new engine mounts; a replacement fuel pump; a brake overhaul; a gearbox service; centre and rear silencers; a full paint correction and polish, carpets and seats cleaned and a radiator repair. This 300 SL is a testament to the care from its previous keepers and the current vendor has used it sparingly whilst in his ownership. Having owned many Mercedes-Benz classic models, he says "this one has been one of his favourites... and has always been dry stored in a heated garage". He is now moving to a new home with less vehicle storage and wishes the car to be enjoyed by the next custodian. The car is supplied with its original hardtop and stand, its tools, the V5, bookpacks, original service book, invoices and maintenance file and 3 keys.
For more information, please contact:
Baljit Atwal
baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk
07943 584762
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