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- 1981 Mercedes-Benz 350SL (R107)
1981 Mercedes-Benz 350SL (R107)
Lot Number: 575
1981 Mercedes-Benz 350SL (R107)
A wonderfully restored 3.5-litre Sport Leicht in a very stylish colour combination.
- Sold for: £24,188
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 17th June, 2023 at 10.30am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Smoked Silver -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
HTY 167W -
ODOMETER READING
74940 Miles
SUMMARY
A wonderfully restored 3.5-litre Sport Leicht in a very stylish colour combination.
DESCRIPTION
- Smooth 3.5-litre fuel-injected V8 with 201bhp, 210lb/ft and an automatic gearbox
- Finished in Smoke Silver with tan hide and burgundy carpets
- Recent professional strip and bare-metal respray together with a complete retrim including the accompanying hardtop and hood
- Finished to a very high standard throughout and ready to be enjoyed once again be that on the show field or out on the open road
- The market for really good R107 SLs continues to firm and your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to fully appreciate the quality on offer
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 575
- Make
- MERCEDES
- Model
- 350 SL
- Registration Number
- HTY 167W
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 10704322014935
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Smoked Silver
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
109 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Recent profesiional body restoration to a superb standard
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Recently retrimmed to a superb level
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
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Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
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Vehicle History
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
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 18th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 19th June between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 19th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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