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BlueBlack Metallic Grey Leather 55,162 Miles £61,995 A beautifully preserved and exceptionally original example of the iconic R107generation 420SL one of the final production variants of this legendary MercedesBenz roadster, powered by the refined and highly regarded 4.2litre M116 V8. Finished in rare and elegant BlueBlack Metallic (199) over Grey Leather (278), this car presents in outstanding condition throughout and has covered just 55,162 miles from new. Provenance & History Originally registered in March 1988, this 420SL has enjoyed careful, sparing use throughout its life. The car covered just 24,000 miles in its first decade and has clearly been maintained regardless of cost. The service book and accompanying history file confirm the following stamped services: 03/07/1988 PDI Drake & Fletcher MercedesBenz, Maidstone 15/04/1988 893 miles Drake & Fletcher MercedesBenz, Maidstone 22/12/1988 6,019 miles Puttocks MercedesBenz 14/09/1989 10,126 miles Puttocks MercedesBenz 27/02/1991 14,050 miles Riverdale of Reading Ltd 27/03/1997 24,470 miles Phoenix Garage, Basingstoke 11/06/2010 32,039 miles Autobarn Classic & Sports Cars 07/10/2011 34,764 miles Generator Services, Oldham 03/06/2013 38,534 miles H&B Motor, London 03/06/2014 41,250 miles H&B Motor, London 02/06/2015 44,409 miles H&B Motor, London 01/06/2016 46,333 miles H&B Motor, London 02/06/2017 47,899 miles H&B Motor, London 22/05/2018 49,143 miles H&B Motor, London 30/05/2019 50,808 miles H&B Motor, London 11/06/2020 52,737 miles Cars With Stars, London 07/06/2021 54,119 miles Cars With Stars, London A comprehensive folder of invoices and MOT certificates accompanies the vehicle. Most notably, the car has very recently undergone an extensive £19,000 restoration at The SL Shop, one of the UKs leading MercedesBenz SL specialists. The works covered mechanical, cosmetic and preventative maintenance items to elevate the car to an exceptional standard. Invoices are present in the history file. A previous insurance valuation described the car as displaying clear evidence of sympathetic usage and careful maintenance. A statement entirely supported by its condition today. Condition & Specification The BlueBlack Meta...