MERCEDES 300SL

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Wheeler Dealer Live 2025 on Sunday the 1st of June, Bicester Heritage, OX26 5HA.

Introduced in 1985, the 300SL was powered by the 2,962cc M103.982, single-cam straight-six with KE-Jetronic injection offering 188bhp, 192lb/ft and 128mph

This example is attractively presented in Arctic White with a smart red MB-Tex and red/orange check cloth interior with the rear seat option

The car's history file details a total of 19 services recorded from the PDI on 11/07/86 to 15/04/21 @ 74,423 miles

It was subject to major attention by A1 Restoration Services from May to September 2021 totalling £7,061.87 and including a new windscreen, Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Bushes, Rear Bumper Exchange and Refurb, chrome trim, Bulkhead Repair and Replace, Front Prop Shaft Coupling, bodywork, paintwork, wheel bearings, and brake discs

More recently, the well respected SL Shop have been entrusted with the car and there are invoices totalling £5,827.19 in the file for work which includes sorting a misfire, new light module, and various service items

The SL Shop also carried out a Health Check Report on 3/10/2022 and a copy is in the History File. Although generally good, there are a couple of aspects of corrosion that will require further consideration by any prospective owner.