1983 Mercedes-Benz R107 SL

This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is a European-market example that was imported to the US in 1983 and was purchased by the selling dealer in 2015. The car is finished in Astral Silver Metallic over black leather upholstery and powered by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, four-wheel disc brakes, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, a black convertible soft top, a removable hardtop, a trunk lid spoiler, power windows, cruise control, a Becker cassette stereo, and automatic climate control. This R107 is offered in Colorado by the selling dealer with manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New York title. The car is finished in Astral Silver Metallic and features a black convertible soft top, a body-color removable hardtop, a trunk lid spoiler, fog lights, dual side mirrors, a power antenna, chrome bumpers, and polished aluminum trim. Close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are shown in the gallery below. Silver 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with 205/70 Michelin tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes. The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in black leather upholstery along with matching treatments for the door panels. Amenities include power windows, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a Becker cassette stereo. The four-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer as well as gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 19k miles, approximately 500 miles of which were added by the selling dealer. The speedometer was replaced following importation. The 5.0-liter M117 V8 sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip rear differential. Additional photographs of the underside are shown in the gallery below. Manufacturer’s literature will accompany the sale. The Carfax report is free of accidents or other reported damage from its first entry in February 2005. Filed under: r107, sl