Mercedes-Benz R107 280 SL Cabriolet Hardtop Power steering German first delivery (1983)

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R107 280 SL from 1983 in blue with a gray leather interior.

highlights

• Investments: Trunk carpet
• Equipment including: Folding roof, power steering, electric windows, ABS, radio, hardtop
• In possession of the seller since 2004
• Valuation report from April 2015 available, with the grade: 2-

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1983
• First registration: 1983
• German vehicle
• Location: 14532 Kleinmachnow, Germany
• 4 vehicle owners
• TÜV valid until 06/25
• Accident-free in current ownership
• H license plate
• Approved
• German registration
• Ready to drive

Model history

The 107 model series from Mercedes-Benz, introduced as the successor to the Pagoda W 113, set new design standards with broadband H4 headlights and large fluted tail lights. The designer Friedrich Geiger was responsible for the appearance. The series set the style for Mercedes-Benz design in the 1970s. The main sales market was the USA. The model series remained in the range for 18 years and was replaced by the R 129 in 1989.

The facts

Exterior and interior

• Exterior color: Blue
• Interior material: Gray leather
• Repainted on the right fender, soft top compartment and trunk lid

Engine and transmission

• 2.8-liter six-cylinder in-line engine with 185 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in June 2023

Mileage

• 200,000 km
• Mileage traceable on the basis of HU reports, but the speedometer was replaced once by the previous owner

Documentation

• Checkbook available, but not complete

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: New
• Brakes: 70-90%
• Underbody: No rust spots visible

Known defects

• The clock is not running.
• The hardtop would have to be adjusted.
• Small dent on the chrome ring of the front left headlight
• Rust spots on the sheet metal of the hood from the inside
• Significant signs of wear on the seats
• Signs of wear visible on the sills
• Rims with a few scratches on the edges
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary of the car

Let yourself be convinced by the Mercedes-Benz R107 280 SL from 1983 in bright blue with gray leather interior. This German classic, owned by the seller since 2004, impresses with a 2.8-liter six-cylinder in-line engine (185 hp), automatic transmission and a traceable mileage of 200,000 km. With highlights such as a folding roof, power steering, ABS and hardtop, this vehicle embodies the elegance of the 107 series and is ready for the road with a valid MOT until 06/25 and H license plate.

Vehicle videos

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