Introduction
The R107 and C107 took the chassis components of the midsize 1968 W114 model and mated them initially to the M116 and M117 V8 engines used in the W108, W109 and W111 series. The body style for both R107 did not change materially from introduction in 1971 to their end of production in 1981 (coupé) and 1989 (soft-top) respectively.
The SL (R107) variant was a 2-seat convertible/roadster with standard soft-top, with optional winter hardtop and only rarely ordered bench for the tiny rear cabin.
Volume production of the first R107 car, the 350SL, started in April 1971 alongside the last of the W113 cars; the 350SLC followed in October. The early 1971 350SL are very rare and were available with an optional 4 speed fluid coupling automatic gearbox. The 1971 4sp auto were quick cars for the day with 0-60 mph in 8 seconds. In addition, the rare 1971 cars were fitted with Bosch electronic fuel injection.
From July 1974 both SL and SLC could also be ordered with a fuel-injected 2.8L straight-6 as 280SL and 280SLC.
In March 1980 the cars received a very mild makeover; the 3-speed automatic was replaced by a four-speed unit, returning to where the R107 started in 1971 with the optional 4 speed automatic 350SL (3.5lt).
Following the discontinuation of the SLC in November 1981 the 107 series continued initially as the 280SL, 380SL, and 500SL. At this time, the V8 Engines were re-tuned for greater efficiency, lost a few horsepower and consumed less fuel, largely due to substantially higher (numerically lower) axle ratios that went from 3.27:1 to 2.47:1 for the 380SL and from 2.72:1 to 2.27:1 for the 500SL.
From September 1985 the 280SL was replaced by a new 300SL and the 380SL by a 420SL; the 500SL continued and a 560SL was introduced for certain extra-European markets, notably the USA, Australia and Japan.
Also in 1985, the Bosch KE Jetronic was fitted. The KE Jetronic system varied from the earlier, all mechanical system by the introduction of a more modern engine management “computer”, which controlled idle speed, fuel rate, and air/fuel mixture. The final car of the 18 years running 107 series was a 500SL painted Signal Red, built on 4 August 1989.
Description
What an incredible car !
Presented in original condition, this 300 SL will hold its own with any inspection.
Other than a few minor imperfections, given it is a 35 year old car now, it oozes originality and class
The history file includes every MOT since its first one in 1990, along with its original sales invoice among other papers, invoices and its original handbook and service book.
This car absolutely must be seen to be appreciated.
Surely one of the best there is ?
Specification
Signal Red
Cream Leather
Headlamp Wash Wipe
Rear Seat
Blaupunkt Bremen SQR46 DAB Radio
Service History
Supplied new By Malaya Garage Billinghurst on 22 September 1987
900 Mile Inspection by Malaya Billinghurst on 16 March 1988 @ 909 Miles
6000 Mile Service by Panda Mercedes Eastbourne on 18 October 1989 @ 5,590 Miles
12000 Mile Service by Panda Mercedes Eastbourne on 24 May 1990 @ 6,373 Miles
MOT 29 August 1990 @ 7,100 Miles
MOT 23 August 1991 @ 8,362 Miles
MOT 30 July 1992 @ 9,527 Miles
18000 Mile Service by Rawsons Mercedes Tonbridge on 18 March 1993 @ 10,054 Miles
MOT 22 July 1993 @ 10,281 Miles
24000 Mile Service by Harwoods Pulborough on 22 July 1993 @ 10,281 Miles
MOT 2 September 1994 @ 10,853 Miles
MOT 24 August 1995 @ 11,177 Miles
MOT 21 August 1996 @ 12,027 Miles
MOT 19 August 1997 @ 12,700 Miles
MOT 14 August 1998 @ 13,022 Miles
12000 Mile Service by Rawsons Mercedes Tonbridge on 19 September 1998 @ 13,097 Miles
MOT 24 August 1999 @ 13,350 Miles
MOT 30 August 2000 @ 13,554 Miles
MOT 23 August 2001 @ 13,988 Miles
MOT 18 August 2002 @ 16,110 Miles
MOT 8 August 2003 @ 16,754 Miles
MOT 6 September 2004 @ 16,986 Miles
MOT 7 September 2005 @ 18,645 Miles
MOT 31 August 2006 @ 18,984 Miles
MOT 3 September 2007 @ 19,305 Miles
MOT 4 September 2008 @ 19,520 Miles
MOT 9 September 2009 @ 19,728 Miles
MOT 31 August 2010 @ 19,861 Miles
MOT 25 April 2012 @ 19,916 Miles
MOT 24 January 2013 @ 19,952 Miles
MOT 21 July 2014 @ 20,277 Miles
Service by WDM Cars on 22 July 2014 @ 20,277 Miles
MOT 18 June 2015 @ 21,958 Miles
42000 Mile Service by The SL Shop on 23 June 2015 @ 21,958 Miles
MOT 20 July 2016 @ 21,975 Miles
48000 Mile Service by The SL Shop on 30 September 2016 @ 21,993 Miles
MOT 29 August 2018 @ 22,014 Miles
MOT 24 February 2021 @ 22,032 Miles
54000 Mile Service by Autoclass MK on 24 February 2021 @ 22,034 Miles
MOT 22 July 2022 @ 22,048 Miles
MOT 17 July 2023 @ 22,062 Miles
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