Mercedes-Benz SL 1988 (5R) 3.0L 2d AUTO 188 BHP 2Door

Highlights Recent £20,000 engine rebuild Interior retrimmed across wood and leather Full service history back to 1988 Includes immaculate hard top, stand and cover Just seven registered keepers The Appeal Hollywood was quick to realise what buyers already knew: giving a character a R107 immediately conveyed class and quality. The cars imperious, timeless solidity explains its enduring appeal. Modern classic car buyers relish its comfort, relaxing style and sheer usability. This 1988 300SL reflects all those qualities. Fitted with the popular 3litre straight six and finished in standout Signal Red with a beige leather interior, it is in very good condition. Under the bonnet is the original engine, which was rebuilt during lockdown at a cost of £20,000. It is fitted with optional factory rear seat and supplied with its MercedesBenz hard top. The full service history dates back to the cars first registration. Described by the seller as in superb condition with a driving experience to match, this is an eyecatching 2+2 that is ready for summer. The History and Paperwork First UK registered 7th September 1988 Factory built in August 1988 according to chassis records Supplied new with matching hard top and optional rear seats Seven registered keepers from new, 2 being the current owners Current seller since 1st September 2011 is a lady owner who has used the car sparingly Recently part of a collection and dry stored with sparing use to Goodwood and Sussex Downs on sunny days Engine fully rebuilt during lockdown at cost of £20,000 which is documented in history Only OEM parts used during rebuild and full specification provided with car Additional work to bodywork and interior undertaken at the same time All work by renowned London Rolls Royce and Bentley classic car specialist All factory handbooks included Service book fully stamped including initial PDI Full history back to the cars first registration Hard top, stand and cover included, all unmarked Vendor advises that the gear shift console panel will be replaced before sale 2,962cc straightsix MercedesBenz engine Engine fully rebuilt as part of a £20,000 restoration using OEM parts 4spd automatic gearbox Brakes recently overhauled Tuned SL Shop exhaust system Uprated fuel pump fitted during restoration work Full service history with few miles since engine rebuild .