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- CCA March Sale 2020
- 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)
1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)
Lot Number: 266
1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107)
Timeless 1980s Mercedes classic growing old gracefully...
- Sold for: £11,610
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 28th March, 2020 at 12.00am GMT at
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BODY COLOUR
Signal Red -
REG NUMBER
HUD972Y -
ODOMETER READING
110500 Miles
SUMMARY
Timeless 1980s Mercedes classic growing old gracefully...
DESCRIPTION
Offered for sale is a 5.0L 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL automatic. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 96/135. Timeless 1980s Mercedes classic growing old gracefully...
During 15 years of ownership, the former keeper of this car carried out an ongoing restoration
Mechanically restored during his tenure including steering, braking and suspension by Mercedes-trained technicians
Supplied with a matching hardtop, and a usable soft top that shows wear but does not leak
Both front seats have been renovated and some cosmetic work to wheel arches has been carried out
Over £6,000 spent recently. Will come to the sale with a fresh MOT.
Owner's handbook, service record, V5c and a quantity of invoices
This is a usable classic that has covered less than 1,000 miles in the last 16 years
Exterior: 3/5, Interior: 3/5, Engine: 4/5, Transmission: 4/5, Running gear: 4/5, Electrics: 4/5, Vehicle history: 3/5 For a full condition report, view this car on www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 266
- Make
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- 500SL
- Registration Number
- HUD972Y
- Chassis Number
- 10700000000000
- Engine Number
- 11800000000000
- Transmission
- automatic
- Body Colour
- Signal Red
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
92 / 130
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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
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