Introduction
Jacob Boodrie
The R107 was one of Mercedes's biggest successes and it's easy to see why, a timeless classic which never fails to draw attention.
Mercedes-Benz have produced the 'Sport Leicht' aka 'SL' since 1954. This is the third generation first introduced in 1971, world-renowned for its performance, styling, and reliability. The 3.0L engine is mated to a four-speed auto, enclosed in a two-door monocoque shell with independent suspension, coil springs and anti-roll bars at the front and rear. The steering was power-assisted featuring the Daimler-Benz re-circulating ball system. Over its 17 years of production, the R107 was made available to a very wide audience with eight different engine variants.
In 1985 the more efficient 300 SL replaced the 280 SL - the engine was not only larger but also more powerful and more torquey, it also enjoyed the introduction of Bosch’s KE-Jetronic fuel injection system. The KE Jetronic system varied from the earlier, all mechanical system by the introduction of a more modern engine management "computer", which controlled idle speed, fuel rate, and air/fuel mixture.
This example is owned by Sue, who took on ownership from her late father. The car has been in the family since 1995, and is finished in the ever popular "Signal Red" coachwork over black leather interior with red piping. A late facelift model with way under 100,000 miles travelled make this example quite a catch.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Jacob after meeting Sue the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi Sue, thanks for the reply. Turning now to your answer to Melvin’s question, on the basis that your late father only owned the car since 1995, do you have any knowledge if the car suffered any damage or paint spray work for the seven year period before he owned it. Thanks.
Hello
Unfortunately I have no knowledge of what happened to the car before my late father bought it. It was his pride and joy and not mine and so I have very little detailed knowledge of its upkeep.
Regards
Sue
Hi there, I notice that the car was first used abroad, so not a UK supplied car. If you have declared this to your insurance company has this resulted in any increased premiums. Let me know please.
Hello. I was left this car in my late fathers will and carried on using the same insurance company he had used and had no issues. I do not know if he declared it.
Regards Sue
Hi can you please confirm that there has been no accident damage and that the car has not been repainted. Do you know why there were problems with cylinder head in 2013 as evidenced by invoice. Have you now got copy of latest mot and whether any advisories have been done.
Thank you
Melvin
Hello
I can confirm that there has been no accidental damage and the car has not been repainted. Unfortunately I do not know what the problems were with the cylinder head. We have got the latest MOT and the car passed with no advisories.
Thank You
Sue
Vehicle Location
Bude, Cornwall
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