Mercedes 350 SL Manual

About this Collectable

Mercedes Benz 350 SL (R107) Lightweight Competition Manual transmission

The Mercedes SL (R107) model entered the market in 1971 as the successor to the ‘Pagoda’ (Mercedes-Benz W 113), and became the forerunner of the new design at Mercedes with its distinctive wide headlights and tail lights. The designer responsible for this series was none other than Friedrich Geiger, who was also responsible for the 300 SL Gullwing (including the Roadster) and the Mercedes-Benz 500 K. The United States was the biggest market and, of course, for this, most vehicles were equipped with fat V8 engines. The A-pillar was designed to be particularly rigid in rollovers, and an airbag was available from 1982.
With the derivative coupé models 450 SLC, 450 SLC 5.0 and 500 SLC, Daimler-Benz took part in major rallies in the late 1970s, such as the 30,000-kilometre Vuelta à la America del Sud (1977), the Safari Rally (1979) and the Bandama Rally (1979/1980). A successor did not appear on the market until 1989, while they initially had a new model ready to go as early as 1980. The SL R107 thus remained in production for no less than 18 years.Nowadays, this type is much sought after in oldtimer rallies
due to its reliability .This year, as many as 6 of them competed in the Tulpenrallye. Most SL's, as already indicated, were delivered in the USA, fitted with not too nice large bumpers and anomalous (double) headlights. In recent decades, an unimaginable number of USA-delivered cars have returned to Europe and were converted to EU specs. By now, though, European bumpers and headlights are on.....

The 350 SL offered here is an original German-delivered car with a unique composition. Delivered on 4 January 1979 produced. 5 days later, the car was delivered at the factory in Sindelfingen to its first owner, Dr Dieter Kaul (a very well-known writer in Germany), with the ‘Wunschkennzeichen’ MB-DK 30. In 1994, the car was sold to Mr Weissner. After some time, the SL left for the Belgian owner who owned it for 23 years , after which the current owner put the car on Dutch registration in 2023. The Belgian owner was elderly and unfortunately no longer able to drive the car. For 15 years he walked past the car daily and pampered it , downstairs in a dry cellar of his care home in Lommel (Belgium) . The current owner took the SL to Mercedes Specialist R129 in Bladel to have the car fully restored technically. The fuel system has been overhauled, the brake system, water pump, battery, etc. Also, the front seats have been reupholstered in Original Mercedes leather and the car has been thoroughly cleaned,bill of no less than 8500,- available for inspection. Remarkably, the car is 90% in its first paint. Only the top of the front wings have been painted once, according to the measurement. 
In addition, this is a truly special version. Just apart from the great condition and colour (Topas brown) this SL is in, this is a manual transmission version that brings out the best in the 8-cylinder. The linked limited slip differential makes it extra special and ensures optimum traction. According to the documentation, this is 1 of 8 lightweight competition versions.

Our opinion

The Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) is an icon. All the greats from the ‘Dallas’ series drove it and the combination of the fat engines, convertible and Mercedes' solidity were unique. This SL offered by us is very special indeed, with a manual gearbox, limited slip and incredibly beautiful, unrestored, condition. A driver's car pur-sang and incomparable to the average offerings currently on the market. Not a bargain, but try to find one like it.

Equipment

The 350SL is equipped with the following extras:

256 - Differential lock
260 - Without type designation
416 - Hardtop
502 - Right exterior mirror
532 - Automatic antenna
565 - Rear seats
602 - Custom number plate mounting
640 - Alloy wheels 15 holes
746 - Dark brown convertible top
991 - Special version Lightweight Competition
Special colour Topas Brown

Modifications

None , the SL is still completely original. Even the original spare wheel with its 1979 Dunlop tyre is still in the back.

Remarks

This 350 SL is in very good condition. Despite its age and mileage, the car has hardly any signs of use, as can be seen in the pictures. Largely first paint, dealer serviced and recently completely reconditioned.

Recent service history

09-01-1979 - 0km - Delivery Sindelfingen
26-01-1979 - 904km - Break-in service MB Duisburg
17-09-1979 - 7,240km - Service MB Duisburg
22-01-1981 - 14.967km - Service MB Duisburg
13-01-1982 - 22.301km - Lubrication MB Duisburg
24-11-1982 - 30.612km - MB Duisburg service
25-03-1983 - 37.730km - Lubrication MB Duisburg
17-08-1984 - 46,019km - MB Duisburg service
24-07-1985 - 53.646km - Lubrication MB Duisburg
09-06-1986 - 62.081km - MB Duisburg service
29-03-1987 - 69.534km - Lubrication MB Duisburg
28-03-1988 - 77.595km - MB Duisburg service
23-11-1989 - 87.363km - Lubrication MB Duisburg
06-11-1990 - 96.912km - MB Mülheim service
16-04-1992 - 109,405km - MB Mülheim service
17-08-1998 - 121,900km - Refurbishment MB Mülheim
01-12-2023 - 138,000km - Major service R129 shop Bladel
01-05-2024 - 139,500km - Service ASV MB Eindhoven

Included in the sale

Included in the sale of this 350 SL is:

• Complete set of original keys in leather case
• Documentation folder including folders and full history including foreign license plates
• Service booklet
• Original spare wheel
• Original board tools including jack
• Hardtop incl stand

About the seller

The 350SL is being sold by an enthusiast and current owner. Due to lack of space for storage this icon may go to a new owner

Summary

Seller type - Private
Location - Eindhoven
Registration number - X-305-BD
Chassis number -10704310014104
Year of construction/date - 1979
Mileage - 139,870 km
Demonstrated - Yes, through history and service booklet
Warranty - No
Margin/VAT - Margin
Bodywork - Convertible
Engine - 3499 cc V8 with 194 hp
Drive system - Rear-wheel drive with Spercha
Transmission - Manual
Exterior - Top Ash Brown
Interior - Brown
Upholstery - Leather
Owned - In possession since December 2023
Tyres - 205-70-14, Fulda Carat, >6mm profile, DOT 2000

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