The R107 and C107 were built to exact engineering standards, unsurprisingly, and with a more than subtle air of sophistication. What marks these streamlined sportscars out from the rest is the comfortable rear two seats, sublime power delivery from the larger engine models and of course, the legendary Stuttgart build-quality. These imposing pillarless coupes have now become rare and prices are rising.

This truly stunning SLC presented in the period correct Blue Green metallic with a full beige leather trim has been subject to a full 'nut and bolt' restoration by the foremost R107 specialists in Europe, the SL SHOP. This example boasts air conditioning, sunroof, cruise control and a limited slip differential. As part of the restoration the car was stripped back to a shell to deal with any rust and corrosion issues. The bulkhead was rectified with all new metal, as were the floor pans, inner and outer sills, boot floor and front crossmember. Every small imperfection that was found along the way was dealt with, all fabrication and rust repair was done by the SL SHOP's expert team in-house. Once the body was ready it was fully prepared and painted in Blue Green metallic (877), a colour that was correct for the production year having been introduced to the Mercedes-Benz range in March of 1980. The decision was then made to change the interior from the dark moody black to the much lighter beige to improve the cabin ambience, and the original Mexican hat alloy wheels complete the picture. When putting this car back together, it was done with new parts where possible, meaning the exhaust system, braking, suspension (including all bushes) and throttle linkage is all new. The interior is all new, finished in beige with every component and piece of the puzzle carefully reinstalled to create an 'as new' R107 SLC. Sifting through bills and given the time and cost of the original car, we can give a conservative estimate that this example would have cost circa. £100,000 to recreate. A better than new SL SHOP example in truly amazing condition - possibly the best SLC in Europe. Consigned by Dominic Lake

Lot details
Year: 1981
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 380 SLC
Registration: HGD 800X
Chassis No: 10702522003338
Engine No: 11696022010712
Mileage: 41,013

* Celebrity musician owner
* High specification
* Nut and Bolt restoration by the SL Shop