Help find my car!

[PeterMcD]

NTH127X

1982 SL280. White with white leather.

I owned this car jointly with my mother from 1994 to 2007. We restored it but I’ve learned it’s now SORN since 2018 with structural issues.

Mum died recently and I’d dearly love to reconnect with the car. I’d like it back!

It was last sold at Bonhams and can be found on google using the reg number. This is my first call in my attempt to be reunited!!

If you feel you can help I'd really appreciate a message.

 

[SmartAmg]

Peter.

 

[Sweetooth]

Hi and welcome .I wish you success in your quest.

 

[Ifzal123]

Hi and welcome

 

[Boygould]

This car is on Facebook marketplace…..

classic cars for sale uk | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL · Convertible · Driven 96,000 kilometres | Facebook

1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL · Convertible · Driven 96,000 kilometres Beautiful 1982 Mercedes 280SL. Only 96,000 miles and family owned since 2017. White with Blue Interior. Matching Hard Top and...

www.facebook.com

 

[PeterMcD]

Hello. I’m so grateful to you Boygould. Especially as the interior trim is now blue. Amazing! I have made contact-will keep you in the loop! Kind regards Peter

 

[TrueSpirit]

Ashtead is next door to me. Would you like me to go have a look at it for you
Stunning car

 

[Boygould]

You are welcome. The beauty of the internet eh!?
Anyway this seems like a lot of money for a 280SL which needs structural work. You are probably be aware that costs of body repairs to a R107 can be huge!
As a guide, Last September I bought my ‘84 280SL for several thousand less and it is in way better condition. Of course that did not have the sentimental value this one has for you!

 

[PeterMcD]

Ashtead is next door to me. Would you like me to go have a look at it for you
Stunning car

Thanks for the offer I’ll see how it pans out..!

 

[j dog]

Good luck in getting her back Peter!

 

[PeterMcD]

You are welcome. The beauty of the internet eh!?
Anyway this seems like a lot of money for a 280SL which needs structural work. You are probably be aware that costs of body repairs to a R107 can be huge!
As a guide, Last September I bought my ‘84 280SL for several thousand less and it is in way better condition. Of course that did not have the sentimental value this one has for you!

Hi just to say she’s home and I didn’t pay the asking but more than I was initially hoping however as you say, it’s kind of irrelevant ANd the bonus was all the original paperwork with Mums original V5 from when she bought it….lovely. We’re ‘in weld’ presently. Needed a small part of a body panel otherwise I can get it back on the road for an affordable amount, I hope….been impressed with the SL shop who have supplied a comprehensive engine and gearbox service kit. And the panel….the RH rear lens replacement will need to wait-my they’re pricey. All the best Peter

 

[PeterMcD]

Thanks for the offer I’ll see how it pans out..!

Hi just to say she’s home. Being my old car and mums, I had to buy it pretty well in any condition but fortunately it felt the same, having only done 10000m since it left us. We’re ‘in weld’ presently. Needed a small part of a body panel otherwise I can get it back on the road for an affordable amount, I hope….been impressed with the SL shop who have supplied a comprehensive engine and gearbox service kit. And the panel….the RH rear lens replacement will need to wait-my they’re pricey. All the best and thanks for your interest. Peter

 

[Lenny63]

What an awesome result!! Kudos to everyone involved in helping Peter get this beauty home!

 

[SpikyMikey]

It's great to have a feel-good story in a world that appears increasingly full of doom and gloom.
Hope you have many happy miles in your mum's car

 

[PeterMcD]

What an awesome result!! Kudos to everyone involved in helping Peter get this beauty home!

Cheers Lenny and thanks for your interest-MB club is a lovely medium….

 

[MrGreedy]

Great news. Obviously we can give you a small amount of time to accomodate this request, but we will need pictures.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Wow, so glad to read this. Enjoy your new old car!