1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Description

Just two owners in the last 24 years; much recent expenditure including new soft top, new stainless steel exhaust system, new sills and new front wing; ideal 'use and improve' summer classic at a tempting guide price

First registered in August 1986, this 300SL comes with a very large file of bills extending back to the mid-1990s to show regular upkeep. In 2000, when it had covered c.90k miles, it was acquired by a lady in London who was to keep it for the next 17 years and appears to have looked after it well with regular servicing and many new parts fitted.

Our vendor acquired the car in late 2017 by which time it had covered c.145k miles. He has used it regularly and it now shows 159,266 miles. He has also spent many thousands on the car including fitting a new soft top; hard top refurbished; new n/s front wing; new outer sills and jack tubes both sides; front and rear bumpers removed, repaired and refitted; new windscreen; wheels refurbished etc.

On the mechanical side it has had the following new parts in the current ownership: full stainless steel exhaust system; fuel injectors x 6; front brake discs and pads; rear brake pipes; alternator; propshaft front coupling; steering idler bushes; fresh gearbox oil; heater refurbished, fan serviced, all drain holes checked and bulkhead inspected OK. There are also bills for various other items and servicing.

As you can see in the photos, it looks generally solid, shiny and presentable but would now benefit from some localised paint/bodywork attention, principally around the rear wheelarches. On the inside it could do with repairs to the burgundy leather front seats and we also noted that the ABS warning light is on and the power steering pump is a bit noisy.

Starting promptly and running well as we have moved it around on site, it has an MOT until 25^th April 2024 with three minor advisories (front brake pipes corroded; slight play in n/s/r wheel; oil leak). It also comes with 18 old MOTs, two sets of keys and an owner's handbook.

On offer here at an attractive guide price, this 300SL is eminently usable as it is and could be smartened up over time as desired.

For more information contact James on 07970 309907 or email [email protected]