Ever since the first generation of the legendary 300 SL got launched in 1954, the SL has been considered the perfect balancing act between sportiness and elegance. This specimen in silver blue metallic (930O) over gray fabric also impresses with numerous desirable options.

The R107 series is the third generation of the popular roadster series from Stuttgart and heralded a new design era at Mercedes when it was introduced with its broadband headlights and ribbed rear lights, which only ended at the end of the 90s with the discontinuation of the W124 and W140 series found and appeals to the charm of many retro friends today. As the successor to the Gullwing W198 and the W113, known as the “Pagoda” to enthusiasts, the R107 took on a difficult legacy in the world of classic cars. However, since V8 engines found their way into the SL for the first time with this generation, the R107 enjoyed increasing popularity as well as its predecessors.

This 280 SL mainly convinces with its optional equipment. In addition to the coveted 5-speed gearbox, the roadster has a hardtop and a wind deflector to enable driving at lower temperatures and strong winds. The soft top is dark blue (5010). Furthermore, the vehicle has air conditioning, an electrically adjustable exterior mirror on the driver’s side, ABS, as well as an automatically extendable radio antenna and all-round heat-insulating glass.

The previous owner has also carried out numerous maintenance and repair work in recent years. For example, the cylinder head was overhauled, compression checked, thermostat, timing chain and chain tensioner replaced, valves and ignition reset, new valve cover gasket installed, shock absorbers on the rear axle replaced and the brake discs and pads on the rear axle renewed.

There is a Classic Data appraisal for the SL with a grade of 2-.

Let yourself be drawn into the roadster experience that only a Mercedes SL can produce. Thank you for your interest and to be able to present this vehicle to you.