Not Sold | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Recent £29,000 refurbishment, 75,000 miles

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Not Sold (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)

1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Recent £29,000 refurbishment, 75,000 miles

United Kingdom • 17 Jun 2026 • Lot 79

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL R107 is presented in a desirable Astral Silver Metallic with a recently refurbished exterior and a low 75,000 miles. The car boasts an extensive service history with twelve main dealer stamps and has recently undergone a significant £29,000 refurbishment, making it a compelling example for collectors.

Condition

8

The car has undergone a recent substantial refurbishment totaling nearly £29,000, which included a thorough brake overhaul, paintwork improvements, suspension fettling, headlamp restoration, and refurbished alloys with fresh tires. The mileage is a modest 75,000 miles, and it has a comprehensive service history with twelve main dealer stamps. While described as 'looking stunning and driving great,' the refurbishment implies that some reconditioning was necessary to achieve this state.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WDB1070412A090598

Odometer:

75,000 miles

Reg Number:

F343 RVL

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Revised for the final time ahead of the 1986 model year, Mercedes-Benz’s iconic R107-series SL range gained stiffer suspension, recalibrated power steering, improved rust-proofing, better brakes and larger fifteen-inch alloy wheels shod with lower profile tyres.

A new chin spoiler reduced high speed lift by thirty percent, while the engine range was expanded to include the straight-six 300 and the V8 420 / 500 / 560 models.

Lauded for its smoothness, turn of speed and fuel economy, the 300 SL was powered by a 2962cc SOHC engine allied to four-speed automatic transmission.

With a quoted 185bhp / 188lbft on tap, the Roadster was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 9.1 seconds and 126mph.

Accounting for 13,742 sales (less than six percent of R107 production), the 300 SL was a familiar sight on the big and small screens with appearances in ‘A Fish Called Wanda’, ‘Lovejoy’ and ‘The Crown’ etc.

Costing the equivalent of circa £92,000 in today’s money before extras, the Mercedes-Benz was rea...