Sold for £45,000
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: F632SUU
Chassis No: WDB1070412A098133
MOT: May 2022
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 Pearl Grey matched to a Grey leather interior and a Black soft-top, this decidedly smart R107-series 300SL has covered just 43,500 miles from new and has been in current ownership since 2009. Supplied new to a Mr Eliot in London and first road registered as ‘PFE 657’, it now wears the Northern Irish number plate ‘FJI 66’. Offered with bookpack, handbooks and service book, two keys, both hard / soft tops plus a collection of old invoices and MOT certificates. Riding on correct-type ‘flat face’ alloys, the two-seater is described by the vendor as being in ‘very good' condition with regards to its engine, automatic gearbox, bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment and interior trim. Low mileage SL's are a rare find and this special car would be a wonderful addition to any enthusiast’s garage.
For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 26th May, 2021
AUCTION VENUE
Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
AUCTION VIEWING
Tuesday 25th May from 12pm to 6pm
Wednesday 26th May 2021 from 9am
BUYERS PREMIUM
12.5% (plus VAT @ 20%)
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