When Mercedes-Benz launched the R107 SL series, it represented the very latest in luxury grand touring and successfully carried the iconic SL badge into the 1970s and 1980s with elegance, refinement and unmistakable presence. Replacing the beloved “Pagoda”, the R107 was larger, more comfortable and more sophisticated, quickly becoming one of the most recognisable status symbols of its era.

This particular example is the desirable 280 SL fitted with the smooth 2.8-litre twin-cam inline-six engine. Lighter over the nose than the V8 variants, the six-cylinder cars are often praised for their balanced handling and refined driving characteristics while still delivering the effortless cruising ability expected from an SL.

Finished in an attractive diamond blue metallic over grey colour combination, this 280 SL remains a timeless design that still turns heads decades after its introduction. Offering open-top motoring, classic Mercedes-Benz build quality and understated luxury, the R107 continues to be one of the most sought-after modern classics on the market today.