1981 MERCEDES C107 380 SLC AUTO

3,818cc. This Mercedes-Benz 380SLC is finished in the attractive colour combination of metallic Silver blue with deeper blue velour interior. It has been owned by the vendor since 1988, having first been registered to himself, then his company before being transferred to himself again in 1998. This car has been well maintained and was looked after by specialists, Schmitt Automobile Services, for many years. A letter dated 1996 confirms that the car had been maintained at all times regardless of cost including the fitting of a factory replacement engine in 1991 at a cost in excess of £10,000. During the last six months, the car has been subject to expenditure of £10,000 with the SL Shop who had also undertaken an appraisal, a copy of which is included in the file.

During the last twenty years, it has minimal use covering just 7,000 miles. The vendor describes it as driving well.

It comes complete with a comprehensive history file including the original service book stamped from 1985 to 2000, plus one further stamp in 2009, a handwritten log from 1990 to 2003, 2009 to 2014 and then 2022 and 2023, detailed receipts, MoT's dating from 1987 to 2002 and print-out from 2009 to 2014 when last issued, older V5's, handbook and spare key. The mileage is recorded at 179,567. Six owners of which the vendor is recorded as the last three.                

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