Lot Ended
Description
A truly
fabulous vehicle in a stunning colour combination; with the current owner taking
maintenance to restoration levels; this timeless machine is eminently useable
and yes summer is here!
First
registered in September 1981 this Mercedes 280 SL was part of the 107 series and
featured a 2.7L inline six cylinder engine producing 182
bhp.
The dateless
plate is included and the associated paperwork has the original service
manuals, handbook and service book, additionally a very comprehensive folder of
numerous invoices and receipts, 2 keys, and 16 old MOT
certificates, offering great insight into the cars history and
care.
The odometer is
showing 65,388, although it is detailed in the vehicles paperwork with a
Mercedes invoice that a new speedometer was fitted at 29,574 in 1988 making the
total actual millage to 94,962.
The
vendor has owned the vehicle since September 2017 and during those seven and a
half years has made improvements and taken maintenance to a restoration
level.
The braking
system has been overhauled with new parts, the suspension also with new shock
absorbers and springs. The mechanical work didn’t stop there with the engine,
cooling system and gearbox both having thorough service
work.
The body then
received a full bare metal respray addressing any corrosion issues at the same
time. The front bulkhead was checked for corrosion and found to be in good
condition, a known weak spot on this model. The vendor has photographs he can
pass on the new owner should they wish.
Continuing the
bodywork both bumpers were rebuilt with fresh chrome plating, new rubber trims
fitted alongside the new door seals and side rubbing
rubbers.
A beautiful
new soft top was fitted by the renowned trimmers at Aldridge trimming and it is
in fantastic condition. The hard top is included in the sale in its
original condition and is currently located with the vendor, who happy to
arrange collection or delivery post sale.
With the
interior remaining in good order, a couple of modernization touches
were added, which include an insurance approved proximity immobilizer
complete with the important certificate and an excellent retro look Blaupunkt
DAB radio.
The current
advisory free MOT certificate is valid until October 2025, in regular use before
she was driven 50 miles to the sale.
A gorgeous
colour combination and a fastidious owner make this stunning example a very
tempting proposition for summer!
Contact: david.tassell@brightwells.com