Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 204
1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL Roadster with Hardtop Chassis no. 107.043.12.008778
Sold for US$39,100 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 204
1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL Roadster with Hardtop
1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL Roadster with Hardtop
Chassis no. 107.043.12.008778
Chassis no. 107.043.12.008778
3,499cc SOHC V8 Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
200bhp at 5,800rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*A rare first-year R107
*Fully dressed in period AMG accessories
*Matching hard top
*121,283 kilometers shown
*Desirable sport seats and Penta wheels
*Requires recommissioning
THE R107 SERIES SL ROADSTERS
When Mercedes-Benz redesigned its famed SL in 1971, there was a lot of equity behind it. After all, when the incomparable 300 SL Coupe and Roadster were built fewer than 20 years before, they set the automotive world alight. The R113-series 230/250/280SL redefined the luxury roadster market with its unrivaled levels of refinement, luxury, and quality. For its latest iteration of the SL, Mercedes started with the chassis of the mid-size W114/115 model and sourced engines from the large W116 S-Class. The result was a luxurious V8 Convertible with continent-crushing performance wrapped in a timeless, crisp design that went on to become the longest-running passenger car series ever produced by Mercedes-Benz to date. With its combination of elegant styling and superb engineering, the R107 remains a cornerstone collector car, cherished by enthusiasts the world over.
THE CAR OFFERED
The 350SL offered here is a rare early model from the first year of R107 production, featuring the compact 3.5-liter V8 engine shared with the 280SE 3.5. A left-drive European model, it is finished in cream beige with a matching removable hardtop and is fully dressed in period AMG kit – including bumpers, side skirts, front valance, and the fantastic "Penta" alloy wheels with color-keyed centers. Additionally, the navy-blue interior features period Recaro C adjustable sport seats trimmed in blue leather with contrasting piping. Aside from offering vastly improved support over the standard SL seats, the Recaro chairs also improve interior space. Sitting on lowered springs, the SL has a fantastic look that adds a touch of aggression to the timeless 107 styling.
While in the Barry Taylor collection, this car has been in long-term static indoor storage and has been well-protected from sun exposure. It has not been run or started while in the care of Bonhams and will require recommissioning.
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