1989 Mercedes-Benz R107 500 SL with Beige Leather

1989 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)

Signal Red (568) with Beige Leather (275) and
Signal Red Hard Top (568) with Black Fabric Soft Top (9001)

65,947 miles

The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL has captured hearts and minds across multiple generations of automotive enthusiasts, but it is the late 500SL that remains the most desirable. With a capable five-litre V8 engine, 242 horsepower and levels of luxury unrivalled by competitors, it’s no surprise that these cars command a premium in the marketplace.

If a 5.0 litre V8 is the most sought after power plant for an R107 SL, then Signal Red has to be the most desirable colour. Synonymous with the shape of the R107 thanks to Hollywood movies, the red colour has always been associated with this shape SL. Available from 1971 until production ended in 1989, Signal Red is the colour we see most often – but very rarely do we find this shade combined with a five litre car.

Not only does the SL shown here combine the most in demand engine with the ultimate colour, it’s also a very well specified car indeed.

First registered on January 5th 1989, it was ordered from new with an Outside Air Temperature Gauge, Leather Seating with Leather Rear Seats, Seat Heaters for the front seats, a Fire Extinguisher and Paintwork Preservation, all cost options that would have added almost £2,000 on to the list price of £41,700.

The final purchase price with options totalled £43,667, an equivalent of more than £115,000 today.

First purchased by Cantor & Silver Limited, a contact lens manufacturing company, the SL changed hands in March 1990 when it was purchased by a Mr Smith. For the next four years it would remain with Mr Smith, wearing the cherished registration SLU42.

In July 1994 it was sold to Mrs Mackmurray, who kept it for two years before selling it to a Mr Tredwin in 1996. Another two years later Mr Morrisroe purchases the car in July 1998, although he kept it just three months, selling it to Mr Garside in the October of that year.

Mr Garside kept the SL for 9 years, selling it to a gentleman in Ireland in 2004 from whom the car has arrived today.

The service history is fully documented, showing a car that has been consistently cherished and adored by the former keepers. A well stamped service book is present in the original and correct document wallet, with the original manuals and booklets. Also present is the original instruction card for the cruise control, something that we like to find in the book pack as they often go missing – these were designed to hang on the cruise control stalk when the car left the first dealer.

An almost complete MOT history is accompanied by a thick stack of tax discs, further signs that point to a life of careful maintenance.

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to acquire a Signal Red 500SL. Regular visitors to our website will appreciate that although we see a good number of Signal Red cars, this is the first 5.0 example to attend SLSHOP for some time.

Prior to arriving at SLSHOP this car underwent significant preparation, with a receipt on file totalling almost £10,000. This work includes (but is not limited to) four new Michelin tyres, a myriad of weather seals around the car, rear pads and discs, front grille inserts, front subframe bushes, engine mounts, propshaft couplings, anti roll bar bushes, a new battery and more.

The car was also serviced before arrival, making it ready to be enjoyed by the next keeper.

A high specification car, in the perfect colour combination with some choice options. Not to be missed.

Further photos are available, please email us.

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.

Service Book Stamps:

0 miles	5th January 1989	First registered
842 miles	13th January 1989	Motox Banbury
6,312 miles	23rd March 1989	Motox Banbury
12,199 miles	28th September 1989	Arlington Northampton
18,204 miles	14th March 1990	HMG Bromley
25,879 miles	1st March 1994	Puttocks Mercedes-Benz
26,902 miles	24th June 1994	HMG Bromley
31,855 miles	22nd February 1996	Sunningdale Carraige
35,328 miles	10th December 1996	Mercedes-Benz Bromley
40,610 miles	29th December 1997	Mercedes-Benz Bromley
56,214 miles	10th May 2007	Delaceys of Huddersfield
57,440 miles	4th April 2008	NTEC Auto Repairs
61,867 miles	29th August 2012	NTEC Auto Repairs
63,234 miles	17th September 2014	NTEC Auto Repairs

MOT Mileage:

30,954 miles	1995
32,527 miles	1996
37,345 miles	1997
41,972 miles	1998
49,484 miles	2000
50,710 miles	2001
52,470 miles	2002
53,776 miles	2005
52,272 miles	2006
56,296 miles	2007
59,632 miles	2009
60,555 miles	2010
61,398 miles	2011
62,033 miles	2012
62,556 miles	2013
63,336 miles	2014
64,135 miles	2015
64,408 miles	2016
65,049 miles	2017
65,510 miles	2018
65,796 miles	2020

238 CITY DRIVE LIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN 240 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR 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) 512 RADIO BECKER EUROPA CASSETTE 524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION 531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA 565 REAR SEATS USED ON SL MODELS 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 740 BLACK SOFT TOP FABRIC 9001 873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS