Description
We are delighted to offer for sale, for the first time since new, this exceptional one-owner Mercedes-Benz R107 500 SL.
Finished in Signal Red with a contrasting Cream leather interior, the car is further complemented by a black soft top and a Signal Red hard top, complete with its original stand. The colour combination suits the R107 beautifully and the car presents in outstanding condition throughout.
Purchased new in 1987 as a 40th birthday gift from husband to wife, this 500 SL has remained in the same ownership from new, giving it a level of provenance that is rarely seen.
Garaged from new, this car is supplied with an exceptionally comprehensive history file documenting its entire life. This includes all service records, maintenance invoices, and MOT certificates, along with the original factory order confirmation, bill of sale, and period correspondence with the supplying dealer, Lancaster Garages Group Mercedes-Benz, detailing the original specification all presented in a bound file.
Remarkably, the file even contains the original birthday card that accompanied the car when gifted new.
Factory specification includes:
Signal Red paintwork
Cream leather interior
Rear seats
Air conditioning
Orthopaedic driver’s seat
Outside air temperature gauge
Fully illuminated vanity mirrors
In addition, the original owner opted for an aftermarket electrically retractable soft-top mechanism, allowing the roof to be raised and lowered at the touch of a button.
Service history summary:
Serviced exclusively by Mercedes-Benz main dealers from PDI on 30/07/1987 through to 13/08/2005
From 2006 to 2024, maintained by marque specialists, with supporting MOT history confirming the exceptionally low mileage
Most recent service carried out by Mercedes-Benz on 02/12/2025 at 43,588 miles
In summary:
With just one owner from new, exceptionally low mileage, a fully documented service history, and outstanding originality, this R107 500 SL is a rare and highly desirable example of Mercedes-Benz’s iconic V8 roadster.
A truly special car for the collector or enthusiast alike.