Lot 149: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350SL

The SL's of this era (the 107 chassis) really established themselves as an icon of quality and success in on the Continent as well as the Americas. Unlike the previous SL range, these cars were rugged and durable and could accumulate high mileage and still remain reliable with just the most basic of care. The first of the generation was the 350SL, a car that is now beginning to occupy a strong place in the hearts of Mercedes-Benz collectors; it was the original pure design with no emissions equipment to speak of, small plated bumpers and manual windows. Being lighter and unrestricted from an emissions standpoint meant the cars were lively performers as well as quiet and comfortable touring cars.Described as excellent in every respect by the vendor, this most classic of sporting cars benefits from white livery with contrasting blue interior. With just 50,000 miles showing, these Sindelfingen-built engines will happily do many times that figure without complaining. A near-perfect condition hard top accompanies this lot as does a most important full Mercedes-Benz service history. The vendor states that a full years MoT will be allocated to this lot for the Sale.