Year: 1981 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 380 SLC Registration: HGD 800X Chassis No:[Email]3338 Engine No:[Email]0712 Mileage: 41,013 The R107 and C107 were built to exact engineering standards, unsurprisingly, and with a more than subtle air of sophistication.

What marks these streamlined sportscars out from the rest is the comfortable rear two seats, sublime power delivery from the larger engine models and of course, the legendary Stuttgart build-quality.

These imposing pillarless coupés have now become rare and prices are rising.

This truly stunning SLC presented in the period correct Blue Green metallic with a full beige leather trim has been subject to a full ‘nut and bolt’ restoration by the foremost R107 specialists in Europe, the SL SHOP.

This example boasts air conditioning, sunroof, cruise control and a limited slip differential.

As part of the restoration the car was stripped back to a shell to deal with any rust and corrosion issues.

The bulkhead was rectified with all ne...