1988 Mercedes-Benz R107 500 SL #2091
Arctic White (147) with Blue Leather (272) / 500 SL
£42,500
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Overview of this Mercedes-Benz
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)
Arctic White (147) with Blue Leather (272) with
Arctic White Hardtop (147) and Dark Blue Fabric Soft Top (5010)
85,991 miles
Back in 1988 a Mercedes-Benz 500SL was more than just a status symbol, it was the pinnacle of fine motoring. Any R107 SL was an expensive investment in those days, with a list price of £41,700 before options. The car shown here took a generous helping from the option list, including Air Conditioning, Leather (with Rear Seats), Heated Front Seats, Outside Air Temperature Gauge and Under shields.
These added a further £4,000 to the list price, giving an equivalent total in today’s money of more than £120,000.
In 2011 ownership of this high specification car fell to an enthusiast, a gent who had owned a string of fine Mercedes-Benz cars. One year into his ownership he embarked on a program of significant improvement, with the engine having some major works including replacement of the timing belt. Cosmetically the car was given a complete restoration, stripped to bare metal and put back together with genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. The Mercedes-Benz Club Gazette Article written by a former keeper proudly proclaims “I am now the proud owner of a classic Mercedes with absolutely no rust or filler in the body, a silky smooth running engine and a totally original interior”.
A print out of this article is present in the history, file which in itself is as comprehensive as the restoration work. A significant file of paperwork accompanies the car, including photos of the work completed and an original manufacturer brochure. Along with the comprehensive box of documents there is the original and factory correct plastic wallet, containing the owners manual, books and guides.
This is a chance to acquire a late model 500SL for a fraction of what it would cost to undertake a cosmetic restoration of such magnitude today. This exceptional 500SL is ready to be used and enjoyed, a high specification car ready and prepared to take on both hot and cold climates.
History:
| PDI | 5th Sep 1988 |
Reliance Motors Chingford
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| 1,348 miles | 7th Oct 1988 |
Reliance Motors Chingford
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| 6,626 miles | 3rd Apr 1989 |
Reliance Motors Chingford
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| 11,627 miles | 10th Oct 1989 |
Reliance Motors Chingford
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| 14,578 miles | 30th Aug 1991 |
Lancaster Mercedes-Benz Hertford
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| 18,300 miles | 17th Feb 1992 |
Lancaster Mercedes-Benz Hertford
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| 29,452 miles | 9th Aug 1993 |
Mercedes-Benz Edgware Road
|
| 35,576 miles | 31st May 1994 |
Mercedes-Benz Edgware Road
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| 41,694 miles | 13th Mar 1995 |
Mercedes-Benz Edgware Road
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| Illegible | 12th Jan 1996 |
Mercedes-Benz Edgware Road
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| 52,354 miles | 26th Sep 1996 |
Hexagon of Highgate Road
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| 55,886 miles | 31st Jul 1998 |
Mercedes-Benz of Worcester
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| 56,305 miles | 6th May 1999 |
Mercedes-Benz of Worcester
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| 63,654 miles | 30th Jun 2000 |
Mercedes-Benz of Stratford
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| 81,852 miles | 20th Mar 2011 |
Chelsea Cars Wandsworth
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| 84,280 miles | 18th May 2016 |
AFS Motor Engineers Elgerton
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Optional Extras:
£42,500
About The Mercedes-Benz
- 85991
- 1988
- Automatic
- Arctic White (147)
- Blue Leather (272)
- Petrol
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