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Mercedes-Benz SLC 350 SLC

1972 · 72,700 miles · Manual · Astral Silver

£19,995

Listed today at Bruce Greetham. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1972
Mileage: 72,700 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 3.5-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Coupe
Colour: Astral Silver
Doors: 2
Generation: C107

About this car

An early-production C107 350 SLC from 1972, and a rarer sight than the automatic cars that make up most of the survivors: this one has a four-speed manual gearbox and is left-hand drive. It is finished in Astral Silver (735) with a sports cloth interior, and has manual windows, which suit the pillarless side profile.

The car was supplied new in Italy and stayed there for most of its life, until it was imported to the UK about three years ago. The dealer reports a rust-free underbody and bulkhead as a result. The odometer reads 72,700 miles (117,064 km), which is low for a car of 54 years.

Recent work includes repairs to the rear parcel shelf under the back window and a repaint. The dealer says the engine starts on the key and that the car was driven from London to Worcester without trouble.

Written by Vertar from Bruce Greetham’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 (Daimler-Benz factory data for the 350 SLC (C107, M116 V8): 200 PS DIN and a top speed of 210 km/h. Weight and 0-60 left blank because the kerb weight isn't confirmed and only a 0-100 km/h time was published.).

Power: 197 bhp
Top speed: 130 mph
Engine: 3,499 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated