£2,000
1981 Mercedes Benz R107 280 SL, 2746 cc. Registration number ABM 722A. Chassis number 107 0422011880. Engine number 11099022000274.
Mercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht or Sport Lightweight) model since 1954 when the landmark 300SL was unveiled. The similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated, 190 followed in 1955. The second generation SLs began with in 1963. It was distinguished by its lower waistline, big curved screens and a distinctive optional hardtop that earned the model its nickname of 'Pagoda'. The larger, third generation SL (R107) was launched in 1971, the car featured a two-door monocoque body shell with independent suspension all round - double wishbone and coil springs at the front and semi-trailing arms and coil springs at the rear. Braking was by discs all round - ventilated on the front. The 2.8-litre (280SL) appeared in mainland Europe in 1974. The latter became available in the UK from October 1980 and remained in production until 1985.
ABM has been in long term ownership since 1989, and was last on the road in January 2006 when it failed its MOT at 153,703 miles, subsequently repaired it passed in the March with 153,735 miles. Stored since, it has recently been brought out and is running but in need of restoration.
Sold with the V5C and the desirable hardtop, this will made a worthwhile project for the next owner.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
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Flat Fee Registration
15.00% inc VAT*
