1988 Mercedes-Benz R107 420 SL #2386

Willow Green (261) with Beige Leather (275) / 420 SL

£53,995

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Overview of this Mercedes-Benz

Wonderful 420SL in rare colourway with well documented history of care by a number of UK-based specialists including SLSHOP.

Returning to our Showroom following a long stint of enjoyment, we are delighted to present this wonderful and rare Willow Green (261) R107 420SL.

Known to SLSHOP for almost ten years, this 420SL is a unique and example of a late 1980s grand tourer, thanks to its factory specification of Willow Green (261) and Beige Leather (275) with a Dark Brown Soft Top (8023). A combination that is rarely found on the international market, possibly due to the 17 different colourways offered by Mercedes-Benz at the time. Quite the contrast to modern dealerships where we are forced to choose between blue, black, grey or white.

Condition:

The exterior paintwork is in fantastic order thanks to a repaint no less than ten years ago, while all the exterior fixings and chrome is sharp and well presented. This is contrasted by an equally fantastic interior which has, despite being leather, stood the test of time almost as well as MB Tex does. The carpets, dash topper and centre wood spine are all clean and not tarnished, cracked or in need of replacement. Inside, the driver benefits from electric windows, cruise control, rear seats, heat insulated mirrors and glass and a fire extinguisher for those unlikely emergencies. As a higher specification and late R107 model, this 420SL features Limited Slip Differential, giving more traction and direct, usable power. The 420SL offers a fantastic, refined experience, utilising that V8 in a mannered, conservative way.

History:

This 420SL has been very well cared for indeed, particularly as the first owner clearly used the vehicle for commuting purposes given the consumption of over 6,000 miles in the first three months of ownership.

Notable works carried out on this 420SL over the years include a repaint of the bodywork by SLSHOP in 2013, as well as the hard top a few years later. Similarly, a lot of attention has been paid to the mechanicals, with regular engine and gearbox services carried out the various owners between the mid-2000s and 2019.

Date Mileage Event Organisation
12/02/1988 PDI Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
15/02/1988 First Registered to Mr Murray DVLA
23/02/1988 925 Service Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
12/05/1988 6,873 Service Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
20/07/1988 11,873 Service Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
10/10/1988 20,867 Service Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
15/12/1988 24,900 Service Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
26/02/1991 31,870 Service Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
22/12/1992 Sale of Vehicle to Mr P Gumbley
17/05/1993 36,540 Service - Replacement Windscreen, New Steering Wheel, Idle Speed Fix Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
19/05/1993 ^ Paint Repair Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
26/06/1997 Vehicle Check & MOT
09/04/1999 Renewal of Exhaust & Manifold Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
27/08/1999 49,152 Service Gerard Mann Mercedes, Birmingham
28/06/2001 51,977 MOT
19/06/2002 53,987 MOT
01/08/2002 Sale of vehicle to Horace Hollock
25/11/2003 55,243 MOT
22/11/2004 56,323 MOT
08/12/2005 57,061 MOT
19/12/2006 57,609 MOT
04/01/2008 57,923 MOT
25/03/2009 Vehicle Sold to Eric Hedin
04/11/2009 60,694 Service Colin Ferns Independent Mercedes Specialist, Surrey
06/04/2010 61,216 MOT
06/09/2011 61,216 MOT, 2 new tires, wheel alignment
07/06/2012 62,280 MOT
08/06/2012 64,280 Service Chelsea Cars, London
09/06/2012 Vehicle Sold to Richard Cooper
24/01/2013 64,735 Service: ·       Engine Service ·       Repaint ·       Gearbox Service ·       New bumper Rubbers ·       New front & Rear Chrome Plate ·       New side strips ·       New rear seat carpet and seatbelts SLSHOP, Warwickshire
Nov - Dec 2014 66,281 Service: ·     ABS Pump: clean, welded & treated ·     New plugs, fuel distributor & cap ·     New injectors ·     Full hard top repaint ·     New windscreen ·     A pillar seals replaced ·     New HT Leads ·     New Wing Mirror Motor SLSHOP, Warwickshire
16/01/2015 66,332 Service: SLSHOP, Warwickshire
03/08/2016 66,682 MOT
26/05/2017 67,344 Vehicle sold to Fred Milbourn
31/05/2017 67,435 Service SLSHOP, Warwickshire
21/05/2018 69,506 MOT
15/06/2018 69,607 Service: 4 new tires, new throttle switch, wiper blades, washer jets John Haynes Auto Technics
25/03/2019 70,788 Service: Brake Repair New Fuel Pipe Gearbox Service Removal of car phone and alarm system JAR, Tunbridge Wells
 

Optional Extras:

Code & Description
  • 238 CITY DRIVE LIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN
  • 256 REAR AXLE WITH LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
  • 341 ADDITIONAL BLINKER LAMPS
  • 362 RHD VEHICLES AS PER EC REGULATIONS (CONTROL CODE)
  • 440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)
  • 461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
  • 507 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT AND RIGHT, HEATED (ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE ON THE RIGHT)
  • 524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
  • 565 REAR SEATS USED ON SL MODELS
  • 583 ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT DOORS)
  • 592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER
  • 603 HEADLAMP WIPER UNIT AND OIL FOR REAR AXLE WITH LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, IN CANISTERS AND CONTAINERS
  • 613 HEADLAMP LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC
  • 682 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
  • 746 FOLDING TOP FABRIC 8023, DARK BROWN

£53,995

About The Mercedes-Benz

  • 63606
  • 1988
  • Automatic
  • Willow Green (261)
  • Beige Leather (275)
  • Petrol

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