1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SL R107

Highlights

• Late-production R107, built in October 1988 near the end of the model's 18-year run
• Retains its original chequered interior upholstery
• MOT valid until 29th May 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The R107 SL is one of Mercedes-Benz's most celebrated open-top grand tourers. Produced across an 18-year span from 1971 to 1989, the later 300SL models benefited from the smooth M103 inline-six and the accumulated improvements of nearly two decades of continuous development. This 1988 example sits near the very end of R107 production, representing the final and most refined iteration of the series.

Finished in Arctic White, this 300SL is described as an honest, usable car in tidy overall condition. The interior retains its period-correct upholstery, lending the cabin an authentic character.

Key Information

• Mileage: 127,643 miles indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 29 May 2027 with no advisories
• Technical specs: 3.0-litre inline-six engine (M103) paired with a four-speed automatic transmission
• Paperwork: Small amounts of paperwork available

The Detail

• Finished in Arctic White (factory paint code 147U) with a black soft top
• Some rust on chrome bumper rear passenger side
• Sitting on its correct 15-inch flat-face, 15-hole alloy wheels
• Interior features black vinyl and grey plaid fabric upholstery with burr-walnut centre console
• Later-fitment Sony stereo with AUX and USB connectivity
• Electric windows and electrically adjustable heated mirrors
• Heat-insulating glass all around with heated rear window
• Six registered keepers from new including the current keeper, who acquired the car in October 2021

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