1979 Mercedes-Benz SL350 R107

Highlights

• Garaged and used only in dry weather by both previous and current owners
• Comes with hard top and a spare set of SL500 colour-coded alloys
• MOT valid until May 2027
• Recent ignition service including new plugs, distributor cap and leads

The Appeal

The R107 is still a highly celebrated machine, with boxy lines, executive comfort and impressive lashings of chromework making for a truly iconic car. The 350 SL variant - with its smooth 3.5-litre V8 - sits in a sweet spot of effortless performance and timeless styling. More than five decades on from their introduction, these impressive roadsters continue to attract a devoted following, and well-sorted examples are increasingly sought after.

This 1979 car has been in current ownership since June 2024, covering fewer than 1,000 miles in that time. It has benefited from a fresh ignition service, new rocker cover gaskets to resolve an oil leak, and a replacement steering box. A custom stainless steel exhaust has been fitted, while all other mechanicals are reported to be standard. The vendor reports that it starts reliably, drives comfortably, and handles well, with a characterful V8 rumble.

Key Information

• Mileage: 107,700 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until May 2027 (Tax and MOT Exempt)
• Technical specs: 3,499cc V8 petrol, three-speed automatic
• Paperwork: Small collection of invoices, MOT certificate, V5c and a couple of aftermarket manuals

The Detail

• New spark plugs, distributor cap and leads fitted by the current owner
• Steering box replaced with a second-hand unit
• Oil leak resolved with two new rocker cover gaskets
• Fitted with a custom stainless steel exhaust; all other mechanicals reported as standard
• The vendor states the car starts brilliantly from hot and cold; occasionally a bit reluctant when warm but has never failed to start
• Bodywork presents well overall with a few small bubbles in places; sills are sound
• Chrome work in good condition
• Currently on original Mexican hat alloys; a set of SL500 colour-coded alloys also included
• All nine tyres in good condition
• Underside carries gentle patina, with evidence of welding in the rear seat wells
• Soft top has a couple of worn patches and repaired cracks in the quarter light plastic
• Hard top included in fair condition
• All instruments reported to function correctly

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