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- 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL (R107)
1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL (R107)
Lot Number: 128
1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL (R107)
A fine example of the 3.8-litre V8-engined R107, subject to significant expenditure during current ownership.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- Sold for: £9,000
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 9th December, 2023 at 11.45am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Astral Silver -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
FLA 933Y -
ODOMETER READING
126283 Miles
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note this car is now offered on a No Reserve basis.
SUMMARY
A fine example of the 3.8-litre V8-engined R107, subject to significant expenditure during current ownership.
DESCRIPTION
- Presented in Astral Silver with a matching hardtop, 'Mexican Hat' alloys and a navy blue leather interior
- Powered by the new lightweight 3.8-litre M116 SOHC V8 producing 215bhp and 224lb/ft through a 4-speed automatic gearbox and torque converter
- Purchased by our vendor in 2017 and immediately subject to £3,000 of expenditure at Cummings of Bodmin including welding to the rear floor section and subframe
- Further expenditure at Cummings over the next two years totalled over £20,000 including a new bulkhead, chassis and floor repairs, and a full respray
- Sadly, the car was in Cummings' premises when the business failed and the car's early history was lost, although their is a full history whilst in our vendor's possession
- Subsequently In storage for a few years and recently full recommissioned (August 2023) by Williams Cranford Restorations at a cost of £5,000
- Now happily back on the road but surplus to our vendor's requirements and reluctantly offered for sale
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 128
- Make
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- 380SL
- Registration Number
- FLA 933Y
- MOT Expiry
- 28/09/2024
- Chassis Number
- 10704522019710
- Engine Number
- 11696022010191
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Astral Silver
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSCORE:
80 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
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Remarks
Prepare and repaint bodywork. 31/10/2018 £4,854. Prepare and repaint bodywork. 19/06/2019 £7,854. New headlamp glass 15/08/2023
Interior
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Engine
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Remarks
Rear floor and rear subframe welded 02/06/2017 £3,077. Replace Bulkhead etc. Chassis and floor sections welded 23/04/2018 £3,875. repair corroded front wheel arches, rear suspension mount, front inner wing,lowere chassis leg,spare wheel well. 15/08/2023. £4,858
Electrics
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Remarks
Fuel pump relay, distributor cap, rotor arm and coil 28/06/2018 £658. Refurb starter motor, new fuel pump 15/08/2023
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 10th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 11th December 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 11th 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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