Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster

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Bullet-proof reliability, bahn-storming performance and timeless good looks – if any car can be called an instant classic, then this is surely it. 

Produced from 1971 to 1989, the Mercedes-Benz W107 SL series was a massive hit when new and continues to be highly sought after to this day. Made in the days when Mercedes still deserved its reputation for outstanding build quality, the cars came in a wide range of engine sizes from 2.8-litre sixes to 5-litre V8s.

It may have been the baby of the SL range, but the 280 was still a supremely capable motorcar with an excellent blend of performance and economy from its smooth straight-six engine. Top speed was 125mph with the 0-60 dash being covered in a respectable 9.6 seconds.

This particular 280SL dates from March 1984 and has covered only 37,200 miles to date with many old MOTs and service stamps to warrant the mileage. Finished in a most attractive blue/green shade of paintwork with a grey checkcloth interior, it is in highly original condition throughout and is said to drive beautifully, as you would expect from such a low mileage car.

The current owner purchased the car in 2012 from a lady who had owned it for 14 years and has had it serviced twice since then at Corse Garage, Gloucestershire, although they have not stamped the service book (which has no fewer than 7 stamps up to 29,122 miles).

Taxed until October and with a current MOT, this lovely low mileage SL is ready for a new owner to enjoy right away and is surely as good an example as you could realistically wish to find.