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1988 Mercedes-Benz R107 420 SL #2304

Willow Green with Beige Leather / 420 SL

£67,995

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Overview of this Mercedes-Benz

1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SL (R107)

Willow Green Metallic (261) with Beige Leather (275) and
Willow Green Metallic Hard Top (261) and Dark Brown Fabric Soft Top (8023)

17,841 miles

The Mercedes-Benz 420SL arrived in 1986, introduced for the last three years of R107 SL production. This 4.2 litre naturally aspirated V8 engine replaced the 3.8 litre 380SL, offered alongside the larger 5.0 litre V8 and six-cylinder 3.0 300SL until 1989. Although tens of thousands of 300SL and 500SL examples were produced, 420SL production numbered just 2,148, making it the most elusive of all R107 SL models.

Over on our Journal we have put together a comprehensive rundown on the 420SL engine, including further details on why this engine is such a great choice for the prospective R107 buyer. You can read that here.

The car shown above is a superb example of the 420SL, finished in Willow Green Metallic with Beige Leather. It was owned by one family from 1988 until 2019, when it was sold at auction to the current keeper. The mileage at the time was just 16,923, and it has covered very few miles since then.

Despite the low mileage, the winning bidder at the auction promptly delivered the car to SLSHOP for a full program of recommissioning, lavishing some £14,000 on the car to turn it into the jewel of an SL that it is today.

Present with the car is a comprehensive history file, along with the service book and many invoices pertaining to completed works throughout the life of the car.

Having recently driven back to the SLSHOP from Scotland, this is a superb specimen of a late car, with that silky smooth 4.2 litre engine and in a desirable colour combination. The owner would like to mention that he once covered 664 miles in one day behind the wheel of this car, and it performed faultlessly.

The sort of car that can be used and enjoyed as well as cherished and displayed.

Condition:

This Mercedes-Benz has been hand-picked by SLSHOP’s sales team due to its high calibre status. Every inch of this vehicle’s exterior, interior and mechanicals have been inspected by SLSHOP’s workshops to ensure the vehicle meets our world leading standards. While every effort has been made to offer pristine vehicles, there will be some age-related marks, unless otherwise stated.

History:

Date Mileage Location
11th February 1988 0
RF Steel Stockholders, Kingswinford
9th February 1988 PDI Carols Motors Penn
26th May 1988 632 miles Carols Motors Penn
25th April 1989 2,366 miles Carols Motors Penn
26th March 1990 4,274 miles Carols Motors Penn
23rd October 1990 5,564 miles Carols Motors Penn
6th May 1992 8,101 miles Carols Motors Penn
28th May 1997 10,849 miles Mercedes-Benz Vardy
30th June 2010 not stated not stamped
16th December 2019 17,008 miles SLSHOP

Optional Extras:

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) 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

£67,995

About The Mercedes-Benz

  • 17000
  • 1988
  • Manual
  • Willow Green
  • Beige Leather
  • Petrol

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