1986 Mercedes-Benz

⭕ THE SALE

This 1986 Mercedes Benz 300 SL (R107) is currently in a 2-week auction on our website. This is our guide price, i.e. what we think the car is worth in the current market, however, the reserve will be lower. You can read much more about the car, see of hundreds of detailed photos and videos of it, and ask the seller any questions on our website: we can't add links on this platform, so please search for "Trade Classics" on Google.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

The Mercedes 300 SL is the definitive blend of classic elegance and bulletproof German engineering.

Long established as an open-top icon, the R107-generation Mercedes-Benz SL reigned over two decades of luxury motoring. Designed as a robust personal car for discerning owners, it seamlessly blended traditional Mercedes-Benz virtues of safety, build quality, and comfort to become a timeless icon. By the 1980s, a series of pivotal updates transformed its appeal, solidifying its status as the definitive cruiser for the affluent driver.

These post-1985 models introduced galvanised bodywork, ABS, improved suspension and braking systems. At the heart of this evolution was the new 3.0-litre straight-six engine, which offered a level of substance and refinement that enhanced its understated elegance. Today, the R107 remains the premier choice for those seeking a stately, upmarket classic that delivers a confident driving experience, excellent ergonomics, and genuine practicality, with a healthy parts network.

This beautifully presented 1986 300 SL has had just four owners from new, with the current custodian acquiring the vehicle in 2009. Finished in vibrant 'Signal Red' with a black MB-Tex interior, it is complete with its factory hardtop and optional rear seats. The car boasts an impressive provenance, including a continuous file of invoices dating back to 1997 and over £7,600 in investment since 2015. While the milometer shows 210,502 miles, the car drives with a precision that confirms the M103 engine’s reputation for over-engineered longevity. Sold with an MOT valid until March 2027, this SL will become eligible for historic road tax and MOT exemption in June 2026 and is accompanied by its full owner’s wallet and two sets of keys.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

We've written a longer and more detailed description of this vehicle on our website, which will answer all of your burning questions. To see the car on our site then just search for us, Trade Classics, on Google.

⭕ BEFORE YOU CALL US

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⭕ ABOUT US

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