Finished in an unusually attractive period yellow, ‘OW 194’ has been known to the seller since it was new; despite showing four previous keepers on the V5 Registration Certificate, the reality is that a friend’s father was the only previous owner, albeit registering it in various business names over the years.

It’s been in the seller’s care for the past decade, during which he’s added around 4,500 miles using it gently on “high days and holidays” around Dorset, Devon, and Cornwall.

Running well, what few cosmetic jobs it requires could be easily postponed, allowing you to enjoy the rest of the summer in considerable style.

The programme of maintenance over the years, a rolling restoration as it were, has kept the SL looking sharp, even in its 55th year with excellent shutlines and very good panel alignment.

something the swagelines and full-length rubber impact trims would highlight were that not the case.

Of course, the metalwork only acts as a canvas for that delightfully of-the...