1983 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL R107

Highlights

• Excellent base for a restoration and recomissioning
• Accompanied by 13 old MOT certificates documenting mileage from 1992 to 2015
• Only circa 400 miles covered since March 2015
• Engine reported to start easily and run well

The Appeal

For over 18 years, the R107 was Mercedes-Benz' golden boy. Executive trims, a boxy silhouette and timeless proportions have made these one of ultimate iterations of the Sports Leicht lineage - and one of the most iconic roadsters of all time. All of this is helped along by the car's excellent build quality, which has made the R107 a must-have classic for many.

This 1982 car has spent some time static and is now ready for a recomissioning for the road. It comes with a useful history file including 13 old MOT certificates that chart the mileage from 57,263 miles in May 1992 through to 98,548 in March 2015, with only around 400 miles added since. The engine is reported to start easily and run well, and all gears are said to engage cleanly, providing a solid mechanical foundation for the work ahead - it's a solid base for a cosmetic restoration that we're sure will prove very rewarding.

Key Information

• Mileage: 98,912 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 3,839cc V8 petrol, four-speed automatic
• History File: Printed MOT history, some old MOT certificates, V5C, original manual

The Detail

• Engine reported to start easily and run well
• All gears reported to engage cleanly
• Exhaust blows slightly
• Some patina to the paintwork
• Some blemishes on the chrome
• Odd spot of corrosion on the bonnet
• One headlight has cracked glass
• Some age-commensurate wear to the cabin
• Driver's seat has three tears to the fabric in the backrest
• Passenger seat carries some patina
• Electric windows are not working
• Radio and fan are not working
• Instruments are clean and legible

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