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Mercedes-Benz 420 SL

1988 · 31,000 miles · Blue Black Metallic

£59,995

Listed today at Classic & Sportscar Centre, Malton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1988
Mileage: 31,000 miles
Engine: 4.2-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Blue Black Metallic
Generation: R107

About this car

A 1988 R107-generation 420 SL with a stated 31,000 miles from new, finished in Blue Black Metallic over grey leather. It comes with both a Pearl Grey Metallic hardtop and a black fabric soft top. Leather with rear child seats and an outside temperature gauge were factory cost options.

Air conditioning was fitted by Alpin Air, a popular period upgrade, using the correct controls. The service book carries 23 stamps, the first five from Castles Mercedes-Benz and 15 from Gerard Mann. The car spent time in Portugal between 2008 and 2020.

The dealer took it in during 2024 and spent over £9,000 on preparation with Hilton and Moss. The invoice on file lists a full service, new fuel pump and insulators, anti-roll bar drop links, rear light seals, chrome and screen trims, and a full weather seal kit. The next owner added about 1,500 miles over two years before it returned to sale.

Written by Vertar from Classic & Sportscar Centre’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Mercedes-Benz R107 factory data for the M116 4.2 V8. Power, weight and performance left null because figures differ between catalyst and non-catalyst versions (218 PS vs 204 PS) and the 1988 UK spec can't be confirmed.).

Engine: 4,196 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated