1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Auto 9044 Miles from New

Mercedes-Benz has been manufacturing cars with the designation SL (Sport Leicht or Sport Light) since the 300 SL, popularly known as the Gullwing, in 1954. R107 and C107 models were produced from 1971 through to 1989 and represented the second longest model run in the company's history after the G-class

The R107 took the chassis components of the mid- size W114 model and mated them to the larger engines from the S-Class (W116). The SL variant was a two seat convertible/roadster with standard soft top, hardtop and optional foldable seats for the rear bench. This era of Mercedes-Benz are now regarded as the best built cars of the marque.

This unique 500 SL convertible has covered a staggeringly low 9,044 miles from new and was previously part of the famous Patrick Car Collection, set up by Joseph Patrick of Patrick Motors Ltd. Eventually he commanded a collection of some 240 cars until his passing, when his son, Alexander, opened up a museum in Kings Norton to present the cars his father had so carefully collected over the years.

Finished in Classic White with a grey leather interior, this car is in outstanding condition and is completely original to the day it rolled off the production line. In September 2013, the car enjoyed a full service at a Mercedes-Benz main dealer, and has only covered 58 miles since.

The history file for the car includes a stamped service book, stacks of bills, old MoT's and the original owner's manual. The registration "9 LYX' is also included in the sale of this truly one off car, which has never been driven in the rain. In the custodianship of our vendor for the past 4 years, cars of this quality rarely come onto the open market, making this a very special prospect indeed, and one that we are proud to offer.