In Brief:


Well kept and honest example of an R107 generation 280 SL
Finished in Blue with a matching hardtop over a Blue leather interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 22 years
Good amount of history on file
Priced to sell


Auctioneer’s Notes:

A well-kept and highly usable example of the ever-popular Mercedes-Benz R107 280 SL, offered from 22 years of current ownership.

This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is accompanied by its desirable detachable factory hardtop, along with a purpose-made all-weather cover.

A new hood was fitted in 2004, and the car presents as a well-loved long-term ownership example with an impressive and carefully organised history file.

The accompanying documentation suggests that the car has covered fewer than 8,000 miles during the Vendor’s 22-year custodianship, making this a particularly appealing example for those seeking an R107 with both strong provenance and evidence of careful preservation.

Maintenance & Condition:

The history file details a c...