£28,000 - £33,000
1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL
Registration Number: RBY 511K
Chassis Number: 10704322004610
Recorded Mileage: 34,500 miles
- Supplied new to the founder of Lombard Banking Ltd.
- Four owners from new
- Original low mileage car
- Complete with factory hardtop
The SLs of this era (the 107 chassis) really established themselves as an icon of quality and success 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. Following the discontinuation of the SLC in September 1981, the 107 series continued initially as the 280, 380 and 500 SL. At this time, the V8 engines were re-tuned for greater efficiency.
This exceptionally well preserved SL was first registered in March 1972, supplied by main dealers S.G.Smith to Mr. Eric J.P.C. Lombard Knight, the founder of Lombard Banking Ltd. Lombard were bankers to almost every business involved in the motor trade at that time. Mr. Knight kept the Mercedes-Benz for almost 20 years, before selling in 1991 via dealer L.Hunter Ltd to a Mr. Peter Rabin. Mr. Rabin kept the car in dry storage for the next 25 years until selling to the SL Shop in 2015, who then sold the SL to the next private owner at just 32,000 miles.
Now showing a mere 34,500 miles recorded from new, this is a very fine example of the purest form of the classic R107 model. The SL is finished in 717 Papyrus White, with a very rare full black leather interior, rear seat option, period correct and stylish painted hub-caps, drivers side only door mirror and original soft-top.
Offered complete with original service book, owner's manual and a thick file of historical documentation, this wonderful classic Mercedes makes the ideal partner for the summer months.
Note: the Mercedes-Benz has recently benefited from a service with all fluids, rear brake hoses, two new tyres, also steering and subframe bushes. The car will be offered with a new MoT certificate ahead of the auction.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
14.4% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
15.6% inc VAT*
