1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL R107

Highlights

• New convertible hood fitted in June 2026 at a cost of over £2,200
• Hardtop Included
• MOT Until June 2027
• Extensive history file comprising two folders of MOTs, invoices, correspondence, and brochures
• Timewarp cabin in very good order
• A primed replacement deck lid is included with the sale
• Note: The boot opens and closes without issue but the boot lid doesn't stay open by itself.

The Appeal

The R107 SL is one of Mercedes-Benz's most celebrated cars ever. These utilitarian-looking roadsters were beautifully built, handsomely trimmed - effortlessly timeless yet oh-so-beautifully retro. It's little wonder they're such popular classics, having enjoyed an 18-year production run and impressive endurance.

This 1984 example in Signal Red has benefited from attentive long-term ownership, having been kept by its previous keeper - a doctor - for 13 years before the current seller acquired it in May 2026. Mechanically, the car has seen considerable investment in recent years: the fuel injection system was professionally overhauled by DWR Racing in 2020 with uprated components and modern-fuel-compatible seals, while the braking system was comprehensively renewed the same year. Structural work has been carried out underneath over the years, and the underside has been undersealed.
Accompanied by an MOT valid until June 2027, and an impressive paperwork file, this car offers a great starting point for cosmetic restoration, but is eminently drivable 'as is', too!

Key Information

• Mileage: 136,230 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until June 2027
• Technical specs: 2,800cc inline-six petrol, three-speed automatic
• Paperwork: Two folders of old MOTs, invoices, correspondence, and brochures; some service history available

The Detail

• Serviced in June 2026, including rear suspension shock absorbers, at a total cost of £908
• MOT obtained in June 2026, valid until June 2027
• New convertible hood fitted in June 2026 at a cost of over £2,200
• 2025: Further welding to the nearside front wheel well and inner sill area, with fresh underseal applied
• 2020: Braking system overhauled with refurbished callipers, new discs and pads front and rear
• 2020: Fuel injection system and fuel distributor professionally overhauled by DWR Racing with uprated components and upgraded seals suitable for modern fuels
• Cylinder heads reported as suitable for unleaded fuel
• 2018: Radiator overhaul completed, along with replacement front coil springs, drop links, and alternator
• 2016: New genuine Mercedes-Benz starter relay fitted
• 2015: Extensive underside bodywork repairs to the driver's side, including replacement wheel arch sections, inner sill repairs, new outer sill, and repainting
• Finished in Signal Red; the vendor notes the bonnet paint is flat and mottled, and the resprayed wings have some imperfections
• Some rust bubbling on the rear arches, by the rear tailgate badge, and in small areas elsewhere
• Hardtop in good overall condition with good headlining, but the bottom edges below the windows carry corrosion that requires repair
• Deck lid is rusted; a primed replacement deck lid is supplied with the car but will need painting and fitting
• Underside has been undersealed and the vendor describes it as acceptable overall
• The vendor states the interior is original and unaltered, in good condition for its age
• Power windows, rev counter, clocks, and heater blowers all reported as working
• The vendor states the car starts and drives well, with smooth gearchanges across all gears

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