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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)
1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)
Lot Number: 205
1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)
Smart, usable now and keenly estimated, this top of the range 500SL presents well.
- Sold for: £12,375
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
Silver -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
VKU 328Y -
ODOMETER READING
106000 Miles
SUMMARY
Smart, usable now and keenly estimated, this top of the range 500SL presents well.
DESCRIPTION
- Timeless, still beautiful and growing old gracefully, the third generation of Mercedes' SL
- Fitted with the super-smooth, 5-litre, M117 V8 producing 237bhp and offering 0-60 in seven seconds and 140mph
- Finished in Smoke Silver over black leather and complete with its matching factory hardtop
- The soft top remains in good condition and functions as it should
- The history file is comprehensive and filled with a smorgasbord of bills and invoices for maintenance and servicing
- With Pagoda prices now out of reach, the equally stylish R107 SL is a very attractive option
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 205
- Make
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- 500SL R107
- Registration Number
- VKU 328Y
- MOT Expiry
- 24/07/2025
- Chassis Number
- 10704622003272
- Engine Number
- 11796222002330
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body Colour
- Silver
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Harry Fox-Edwards
- Car Specialist
- 07398 872032
- harryfe@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
108 / 135
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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
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
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