LOT 350

1976 Mercedes-Benz 350SL Convertible Registration no. SAK 571 Chassis no. 10704322012136

Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000

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Lot 350

1976 Mercedes-Benz 350SL Convertible
Registration no. SAK 571 Chassis no. 10704322012136

Bonhams MPH December Auction|11 December 2020, 13:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1976 Mercedes-Benz 350SL Convertible
Registration no. SAK 571
Chassis no. 10704322012136

Odometer reading: 153,103
MoT expiry date: TBC

*Automatic transmission
*Body refurbished and repainted in 2011
*Interior re-trimmed in 2011

Although larger than their predecessors, the 350 SL convertible and 350 SLC coupé retained the overall look of the long-running 230/250/280 SL family and were the first Mercedes-Benz sports cars to use a V8 engine, the latter's 200bhp more than offsetting the increase in bulk. All-independent suspension ensured superb ride and handling, while four-wheel disc brakes restrained the 130mph-plus performance. There was a choice of either four-speed manual or similar automatic transmission, and the 350 SL/SLC were luxuriously equipped in the finest Mercedes-Benz tradition. This automatic transmission 350 SL convertible's body was refurbished in 2011 and re-sprayed, the interior being re-trimmed at the same time in nice chequered cloth. Running and driving nicely, the car comes with a handbook and V5C document.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 59/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 2
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 10/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 2
Under Bonnet: 2

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

Car History File: 4/5

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