Registration No: D232 DFA
Chassis No: WDB1070412A052792
MOT: August 2022

• Warranted 53,000 miles from new
• Hardtop and soft-top roofs, AMG steering wheel, uprated alloy wheels
• Original owner's manual, assorted MOTs / invoices

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.

Built to order number 0665110019 during July 1986, chassis 052792 was originally destined for Malawi. Finished in Nautical Blue Metallic with Beige upholstery and a Dark Blue soft-top, the Mercedes-Benz had been re-trimmed in leather and fitted with an AMG steering wheel, five-spoke alloy wheels and chrome wheelarch lips by the time the vendor became its first UK keeper on 4th February 1987. Kept garaged ever since, the 300SL has covered a mere 53,000 miles from new. The service book was pinched out of the car some years back but the seller tells us that the 2+2-seater has proven ‘very reliable and never required any major expenditure’. Driven a mere 1,000 miles or so over the past decade, ‘D232 DFA’ started readily and ran well during our recent photograph session. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, hardtop, MOT certificate valid until August 31st 2022 and sundry paperwork.