1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Auto Cabriolet
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (R107), produced from 1971 until 1989, remains one of the marque’s most iconic and enduring models. Combining understated elegance with robust engineering and refined long-distance ability, the 300 SL is regarded today as both a usable grand tourer and a highly collectable modern classic.
First registered in 1987, this particular car is finished in crisp white with a contrasting grey interior. It has had four previous owners and retains its original maintenance book, stamped to 59,023 miles in 2012, attesting to early care.
An independent appraisal carried out in 2017 by In Autos Restorations of Lingfield confirmed its fine condition. The chassis was described as excellent, the paintwork outstanding, and the carpets, headliner and interior trim in similarly excellent order. The powertrain also showed no signs of wear or leakage. The inspection noted a major rear axle refurbishment carried out in 2015, supported by an invoice in excess of £14,000.
During the current ownership the car has been entrusted exclusively to In Autos, a well-regarded Mercedes-Benz specialist in East Grinstead. Every invoice has been retained, and the history file now exceeds £34,000 in documented expenditure. Routine work has included servicing, brake pads and discs, gearbox and axle oil changes, paint touch-ups and general maintenance. Complementing this, the history folder contains other Mercedes-Benz main dealer and specialist invoicing, along with earlier documentation.
This SL has proven itself on extensive continental tours through Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, performing flawlessly. It has always been garaged and carefully laid up during the winter months, ensuring its preservation.
Further supporting documents add depth to its provenance. The history folder includes old V5 registration documents, a copy of a 2012 sale advert with photographs, and a Mercedes-Benz SL & SLC reference book published by Osprey. Together these enhance the already comprehensive record that accompanies the car.
In all, this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Auto Cabriolet is a carefully maintained, extensively documented and highly presentable example of the R107 series, offered with a substantial history file, independent appraisal and invoices confirming significant investment. Equally suited to continued use on the open road or as a fine addition to a collection, it represents an excellent opportunity to acquire one of the most recognisable and desirable Mercedes-Benz models of the 1980s.
PRICE: £26995