Registration No: WGT 966R
Chassis No: 1070441202024
MOT: Exempt

• 42,250 recorded and credible miles
• Both hard and soft-tops present
• Offered with the V5C and imported into the UK in 2017

The Mercedes R107 retains a reassuring air of solidity, in an attempt to avoid falling foul of threatened American safety legislation. Allied to this was sure-footed handling courtesy of all-around independent coil-sprung suspension, power-assisted steering, and disc brakes. Always more of a 'grand tourer' than an out-and-out sports car, the vast majority of R107s were fitted with automatic transmission. Launched in September 1974, the Eurocentric 280SL was less powerful than its V8 brethren. Powered by a 4520cc SOHC V8 engine, the 450SL model was quoted as developing some 225bhp and 278lbft of torque. A strong 120mph-plus performer, it remained in production until 1980.

This American expat' came into the UK in 2017. Wearing whitewall tyres and stateside specification twin headlights and larger federal bumpers with over-riders, this is a V8 example that has ambled and cruised in the American sun. There is the ability for an owner to utilise the soft top, with the convenience of having the hardtop ready for the inclement UK days listening to the period range-topping Becker Mexico radio in comfort. It has clocked up just 42,250 credible recorded miles in its life and is offered with a V5C on an appropriate 'R' suffix number plate.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760