1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107) *SOLD* Nautic Blue with Grey Leather
- Stock Number: 0000
- Make / Model: Mercedes-Benz / 500SL (R107) with Grey Leather
- Mileage: 94000
- Paint Colour: Nautic Blue
- Interior Colour: Grey Leather 278
- Year: 1986
About This Car
1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)
An excellent opportunity to get behind the wheel of a drivers 500SL.
Presented in the highly desirable combination of Nautic Blue with Grey Leather, this well cared for 500SL also benefits from some carefully selected options.
Being a late model car, cruise control, metallic paint and healamp wash / wipe came as standard, but the air conditioning, outside air temperature gauge, leather seating and rear seating would add £3,556.60 to the on the road price of £41,700. That gives a price with options when adjusted for inflation of £120,196.29 in today’s money!
This is a lovely specification car.
Regular visitors to the SLSHOP showroom will notice the retail price on this car puts it some distance from our usual showroom stars. What we have here isn’t a show queen, this isn’t the embodiment of SL perfection but it is an excellent running and driving SL, a car that can be used and enjoyed whilst following a plan of improvement over time.
At SLSHOP, our reputation is founded on supplying only the finest cars – we turn away more cars than we invite to the showroom, however the colour combination and specification of this car have earned it a slot on the website.
The ideal buyer for this 500SL would be someone looking for a car to get a lot of use out of.
It will be fully prepared for the next owner, ready to make some classic Mercedes-Benz memories.
Specification
Air conditioning, cruise control, Outside temperature gauge, Rear seating, factory Hardtop
Three former keepers
Why Choose SLSHOP?
Is it our unrivalled experience with three generations of SL? Is it our attention to detail, our award winning quality? Is it our selection of hand picked, superb cars for sale? Is it the family feel, the friendly faces and consistency of our work? Most people say it’s all of these things.
A classic car offers a world of opportunities – it is an invitation to explore the open road and share life-affirming experiences with like-minded individuals.
Where will your Mercedes-Benz take you?
Bulkhead Corrosion
Although the R107 is renowned for build quality, there is one chink in the armour – the bulkhead. Many cars that present well from the outside are hiding internal rust. Water from outside the car should drain out through specially designed channels, but over time, these become blocked forcing water inside the car. Once water has breached the blower motor cover in front of the windscreen, it slowly wreaks havoc from inside out. This delicate area did not have rust protection from the factory, and as the metal deteriorates it the water ingress can lead to faulty electrics, damp carpets and musty smells inside the cabin.
All our cars come with a 36 month bulkhead warranty.

Next Steps: Experience
We believe in the capabilities of these classic cars, and want our customers to get out and use them. Welcome to Experience from The SLSHOP, aimed at helping you get more out of your classic Mercedes-Benz. We offer a number of trips, tours and events in the UK and abroad. See you there!

Next Steps: 24hr Test Drive
Tempted by an R107 SL but not sure if it’s for you? Fancy trying a weekend at the wheel before you dive in? We offer a 24hr test drive through our hire business. Hire a classic Mercedes-Benz for a day or longer, and if you subsequently buy a car from our showroom, we will refund the entire hire fee. What are you waiting for?
More to tempt you…
Proud Owners
Your classic Mercedes-Benz story starts right here at The SLSHOP, just like it did for these proud owners. Click the images to read each customer story.

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