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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1979 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL (R107)
1979 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL (R107)
Lot Number: 191
1979 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL (R107)
Simply wonderful example of the ever popular 3.5-litre R107 in Grey Blue with a new Connolly Leather interior and just 33,605 miles from new.
- Sold for an undisclosed sum.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd at 12:00:00 GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Grey Blue Poly 906 -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
HVX 894T -
ODOMETER READING
33605 Miles
SUMMARY
Simply wonderful example of the ever popular 3.5-litre R107 in Grey Blue with a new Connolly Leather interior and just 33,605 miles from new.
DESCRIPTION
- Smooth 3.5-litre fuel-injected V8 with 201bhp, 210lb/ft and an automatic gearbox
- The vehicle had an engine change in April 1996 (invoice in file) at 14,272 miles
- Purchased by the present owner in 2006 at 30,835 miles and subject to a full refresh. All detachable parts were removed, rear-axle, exhaust, etc. to complete welding to the chassis. The floor was replaced together with the inner and outer sills at a cost of £2,500 plus parts
- The car had a head gasket failure in 2015 and the engine and suspension removed to shotblast and repaint the engine bay prior to a full underseal treatment
- The engine was completely overhauled at a cost of over £4,000 (all invoices on file) and since then it has covered just 600 miles
- Completely retrimmed in soft Nautic Blue Connolly hide in 2018 at a cost of over £2,000. New radio and CD player located under the passenger seat
- Fully serviced and all seals replaced by Autobody of Redditch in June 2024 at a cost of £1,950 (invoice in file)
- Extensive history file with original brochure, owners manual, V5C, a number of invoices and all MOTs up until July 2024 @ 33,382
- Beautifully presented in Blue/Grey Metallic with a matching hardtop, this low-mileage 350SL has patently been looked after during the last 20 years and would make a great entry into the enjoyable world of SL ownership
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 191
- Make
- MERCEDES
- Model
- 350SL
- Variant
- R107
- Registration Number
- HVX 894T
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 10704322014036
- Engine Number
- 11698422003249
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Grey Blue Poly 906
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
102 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
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Chrome:
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Interior
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Remarks
New Connaught Leather Interior fitted
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
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Running:
Remarks
Original engine replaced during former keepers ownership in 1996, subsequently maintained extensively ever since, details on file
Transmission
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Running Gear
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Electrics
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Acquired by our vendior in 2006, it has covered merely 3500miles approximatley in those 18 years
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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