1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL - Ex-Roger Daltrey

Mercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht or Sport Lightweight) model since 1954 when the landmark 300SL was unveiled. The similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated, 190 followed in 1955. The second generation SLs began with in 1963. It was distinguished by its lower waistline, big curved screens and a distinctive optional hardtop that earned the model its nickname of 'Pagoda'. The larger, third generation SL (R107) was launched in 1971, the car featured a two-door monocoque body shell with independent suspension all round - double wishbone and coil springs at the front and semi-trailing arms and coil springs at the rear. Braking was by discs all round - ventilated on the front. The 2.8-litre (280SL) appeared in mainland Europe in 1974. The latter became available in the UK from October 1980 and remained in production until 1985.

The Mercedes Benz 280SL (R107) offered here is a lovely example with a fantastic history. Having covered 69,200 miles over the past 32 years it has had just 5 owners and been meticulously maintained. The last owner purchased the car in 1991, and then kept the car garaged and under cover whilst only covering 16,000 miles in it.

Probably the most notable owner of this particular car is none other than rock star Roger Daltrey from The Who. Having been purchased directly from Roger Daltrey by the last owner the car is presented with fantastic history from his ownership including his original V5 in his name and a sales receipt for the car written by him and signed by Daltrey himself. Along with this history the car also comes with the original handbook, service book old MOTS and sales brochure.

This is a great chance to buy a useable and enjoyable classic car in superb condition with a fantastic celebrity history.