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1989' Mercedes-Benz Sl Class

£40,000

Published 29 April 2026ID: hw7zEq

Warwickshire
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Information from the owner

Age: 37 years

Mileage: 101988 km

Displacement: 2962 cc

Transmission: Automatic

Electronics: AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth

Seller's comments about 1989' Mercedes-Benz Sl Class

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Supercar Fest 2026 on Saturday the 16th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN. The Mercedes-Benz R107 SL is one of the most enduring and iconic models in the marque’s history. Produced from 1971 to 1989, it combined elegance, robustness and grand touring comfort in one package. In 1986, the model underwent a significant update, including a revised range of engines, improved suspension and crucially, the introduction of a galvanised body shell – greatly improving corrosion resistance. These later cars, often referred to as ‘facelift’ models, are among the most sought after, particularly in six-cylinder 300SL form which offered a balance of smooth power delivery and relative economy. First registered on 13th September 1989, this UK-supplied, right-hand drive Mercedes-Benz 300SL (R107) is finished in Almandine Metallic (5120) over Cream Tex (175), a colour combination offered only towards the end of R107 production. According to accompanying correspondence, the car was manufactured on 28th July 1989, placing it among the final examples built Following acquisition by our vendor in 2023, the car was entrusted to marque specialists The SL Shop for an initial health check, corrosion inspection and subsequent programme of restoration and rectification works. Invoices on file indicate expenditure of £52, 205 during 2023/ 2024, covering extensive structural repairs, bare-metal preparation and repainting, replacement floor pans and sill sections, bulkhead fabrication repairs, hard top repair and repainting, suspension and drivetrain works, glazing and further recommissioning works. The car is also supplied with a bulkhead certificate issued by the SL Shop. There are over 100 photographs documenting the restoration, supplied on a pen drive together with the accompanying history file, original service book, and supporting documentation, along with original first-supply items including the roof tools, fire extinguisher, first-aid kit and matching factory hardtop. Showing 101, 988 miles at the time of cataloguing, the car is issued with an MOT until April 2027 with no advisories recorded. It has been in current ownership for three years and has had just two former registered keepers. Most recently, the car was serviced in March 2025 at 101, 936 miles by the SL Shop, less than 60 miles ago, at which time a new distributor was fitted. In addition, a period-style replacement audio system incorporating Bluetooth and DAB functionality was installed, along with new speakers and aerial. The original radio and distributor are retained and accompany the car. Total expenditure by the current owner over a three-year period is understood to be £56, 191. Overall, this example presents as a restored, late-production R107 in a rare factory colour, supported by significant recent expenditure and offered at less than the current vendor’s outlay over the past three years. We encourage your inspection at our Iconic Sale at Supercar Fest 2026.  