Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Convertible with Hardtop, 1989
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class IV (R129)
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class IV (R129)•
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Chassis No.: WDB1070412A103989
Estimate: £25,000 - £35,000 GBP
- MOT Expiry: 14/8/2022
- One owner from new
- Circa 70,000 miles from new
- Extensive service history (1989-2019)
Mercedes-Benz revived one of its most famous model designations when it introduced the new 300 SL in 1985. However, on this occasion the newcomer was not a thinly disguised sports-racer but the latest in a noble line of six-cylinder luxury
Gran Turismos
stretching back to the 230 SL of 1963. When the original Type 113 bodyshell finally bowed out on the 280 SL in 1971, it was replaced by the V8-engined Type 107, and there would be no six-cylinder model in the range for a further nine years, an omission rectified in 1980 with the launch of the new 280 SL. The latter used the same twin-overhead-camshaft engine as the other '280' models, and with 185bhp on tap was good for a top speed of 127mph. When the 300 SL took over in 1985, it featured a single-cam engine that produced a mere three horsepower more, the main gains being a useful increase in torque and a marked reduction in fuel consumption.
An automatic transmission model, this smartly presented 300 SL has had only one owner from new and currently displays a total of 70,641 miles on the odometer. The car was previously registered in the vendor's company's name, hence more owners on the V5C. It comes with its original book pack, including the service booklet stamped on 28 occasions between 1989 and 2019 by main dealers and independents.
Vendor Score Total: 61 /100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 17 /25
Body Work: 4
Paint: 3
Glass: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Axles: 3
Suspension: 3
Brakes: 3
INTERIOR TOTAL: 12 /20
Seats: 4
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 3
Trim: 3
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6 /10
Main components: 3
Ancillary components: 3
ENGINE TOTAL: 11 /20
Starting: 3
Running: 3
Under Bonnet: 2
Mechanical components: 3
Car History File: 3
