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£24,574 (Est: £25,680 - £34,240)
1987 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
France • 8 Jul 2026 • Lot 144
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500SL, offered with no reserve, boasts a stunning color combination and extensive recent mechanical work totaling nearly €25,000. Despite having a cylinder misfire, it has good compression and a working ignition system, presenting a great opportunity for a classic convertible icon.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in 'charming condition, with a lightly patinated appearance' and has had extensive recent work. However, a cylinder is not firing, which significantly impacts its mechanical condition and requires attention.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1070461A041615
Chassis No:
Odometer:
95,000 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1987 Mercedes-Benz 500SLNo reserveFrench title in progressChassis No.
WDB1070461A041615- Extensive recent work carried out at SL Factory
- Stunning colour combination
- An elegant and high-performance convertible
- No reserve
This 500 SL was delivered new in Germany to a Japanese enthusiast.
Keen to have certain options specific to the American market (airbag, cruise control, automatic air conditioning), he ordered it with American specifications and had the car’s styling Europeanised very early on, making it a model that benefits from the best of both continents.
The car was imported from Japan to France in 2018 by the Managing Director of a major car hire company, who was keen to acquire an exceptionally high-quality example.
The import was handled by Ecoburn Japan Ltd., who provided the car with a Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center (JEVIC) certificate showing a mileage of 72,335 km in November 2017.
The car was then sold in 2019 to another French enthuisiast and subsequentl...
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£3,680
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,320
Median Price (Since 2020)
£256,556
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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