The R107 series sports was the longest running Mercedes-Benz model ever, gaining a tremendous following. They were a favourite with Hollywood stars and enthusiasts around the world.
Several engines were offered throughout the model’s life span, not all offered in every country. The largest engines being the 5-litre in the 500SL and the 5.6-litre in the 560SL. The 560 was only available in the USA, Japan and Australia. Throughout Europe the 500SL was the top of the range SL. The 500 engine was the most powerful offered in the R107 series.
This fine example was delivered new in Germany for a UK owner, in right hand drive configuration. The car was fitted with the desirable option of the rear seat (with seatbelts). It’s finished in Smoke Silver with Brazil interior. His brother having owned the car for a period, the current owner bought the 500SL in 2001 and cherished it ever since.
The car was thoroughly well looked after with stamped service booklet and many invoices are in the car’s history file. This included having the car repainted in its original colour – at a cost of over £11,000 – and it presents beautifully today as you can see in the accompanying photographs.
The 500SL was imported to Australia in 2022 when its owner emigrated.
Being a late model, with all the update features. The car presents beautifully inside and out. It is very evident that this is a car which has always been cherished. The odometer shows 128,000 miles, verifiable by service records with the car.
The 500SL starts readily and drives very nicely, the powerful V8 renowned for easy performance. This car feels tight and its good maintenance record shows on the road. Any buyer will be impressed.
