• Very rare model
• Low mileage
• Full service history

The R107 series of Mercedes Sports was the company’s longest running series, with various versions produced over 18 years. Today, collectors prefer the larger V8 engine models. The 420SL is the rarest of all R107 models, with just 2,148 manufactured in total (compared to almost 50,000 560SLs) and a fraction of these were right hand drive. The 560SL only had 9 horsepower more than a 420SL.

This smart example was delivered new in Hong Kong. The service booklet is first stamped January 6 1988 for the car’s pre-delivery inspection by ZF Garages – which is still operating as a Mercedes-Benz dealership today. All the service stamps are in place from Mercedes-Benz in Hong Kong until April 2000.

The car was then imported to Western Australia, registered and thereafter maintained by local Mercedes-Benz specialists. Twenty-three years ago the car was sold to the present owner, in whose ownership it has always been an extra car for weekend runs, when the sun is shining. He hasn’t had the hardtop on the car and rarely used the soft-top. In the space of those 23 years the car has done just over 10,000 miles – today, the odometer reading 72,000 miles – verifiable through the car’s documentation.

This car is a particularly attractive example in an excellent colour scheme. Being a later series R107 it benefits from the wood inlays in the dashboard, front and rear spoilers and the later, flat style alloy wheels.

The body of this car is nice and straight, with all panels shutting with the typical Mercedes quality. The brightwork, lights and other hardware is excellent too. Chrome wheelarch trims have been added.

Inside, the car presents well in attractive grey perforated leather with matching carpets. The car is fitted with the desirable option of rear seats and seat belts. The interior fitments appear to be in fine condition.

The soft-top is in very good condition – in black fabric, with good clear windows.

The car has been well maintained by a respected specialist Mercedes-Benz workshop.

The 420SL starts easily and runs very smoothly. On the road it feels tight and offers very decent performance. Driving the car, it’s easy to understand why these were considered great cruising cars. And it’s clear this car has low-mileage and has been well maintained.

This is the rarest model of R107 SL, it’s well-equipped, has done very low miles, is in very good condition throughout and a real pleasure to drive. It is very realistically priced.

Fully registered 1AUS283

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