Registration No: F457 CJK
Chassis No: WDB1070412A091608
MOT: May 2025

• Just 70,500 miles from new
• Benefitting from over £1,200 worth of servicing and improvement with specialists Hilton and Moss under 500 miles ago
• A notably nice example throughout with recently refurbished hard-top roof
• Supplied with a history file including documented service history

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 188lb-ft 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.

Supplied new by Mercedes-Benz agents Esplanade Ltd of the Isle of Wight on the 12^th August 1988, the 300 SL was first in the ownership of a hotelier on the island. Finished from new in Arctic White with Blue cloth interior upholstery and a Dark Blue hood, the R107 is also accompanied by a body-coloured hardtop which has been recently refurbished and was specified from the factory with options of additional front spotlights, paintwork preservation, and electric rear window. A modest mileage example having covered just 70,500 miles from new, ‘F457 CJK’ is entered now from a private collection. Starting readily upon inspection and running well during our recent photography session, the R107 rides on the correct type alloy wheels. Offered for sale with a history file that contains the original owner’s manual and stamped service book, there are further invoices for servicing and improvement, being most recently serviced by Hilton and Moss some 500 miles ago to the cost of c.£1,200. Also included in the paperwork file are numerous MOT certificates and a current V5C document. Benefitting from areas of bodywork restoration earlier this year, ‘F457 CJK’ is a notably nice example of arguably the most desirable engine variant of the R107s.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452