boroguy2003
New Member
Bit of a distress call here!
I've come into possession (legally and in line with the DVLA's rules) of an abandoned 1980V 450 SLC. It was left in the underground car park beneath my flat for about two years and is covered in dust. It was left open and was full of various receipts etc showing that between 2005 and 2007 it had over £5K spent on it and had an MOT until Sept 07. It seems in reasonably good nick, although there are some bits of rust starting to show around the real wheel arches and the edge of the boot lid. For a vehicle that's been standing for at least 18 months is not too bad at all! I've contacted MB and am awaiting replacement keys (only £22 - saves on replacing the locks!) so I don't even know if it will start! There was also loads of history in the car (including the original hand book and service history). It's covered 147K according to the clock (and receipts)
I've always been interested in cars and always wanted an R107 model (would have fitted right in at the Naval College) but didn't want to risk it all on an expensive classic! Getting the SLC back on the road is going to be a fairly long term project and learning experience. If anyones got any tips on where to get parts from, any recommendations for services that will be required or even any good contacts in the Glasgow area, please let me know!
The one thing that does worry is, if it recently had so much money spent on it, why has it been abandoned?? Could it require a very hefty repair resulting from a catastrophic failure? (i.e. engine blown etc).
Any comments welcomed!
I've come into possession (legally and in line with the DVLA's rules) of an abandoned 1980V 450 SLC. It was left in the underground car park beneath my flat for about two years and is covered in dust. It was left open and was full of various receipts etc showing that between 2005 and 2007 it had over £5K spent on it and had an MOT until Sept 07. It seems in reasonably good nick, although there are some bits of rust starting to show around the real wheel arches and the edge of the boot lid. For a vehicle that's been standing for at least 18 months is not too bad at all! I've contacted MB and am awaiting replacement keys (only £22 - saves on replacing the locks!) so I don't even know if it will start! There was also loads of history in the car (including the original hand book and service history). It's covered 147K according to the clock (and receipts)
I've always been interested in cars and always wanted an R107 model (would have fitted right in at the Naval College) but didn't want to risk it all on an expensive classic! Getting the SLC back on the road is going to be a fairly long term project and learning experience. If anyones got any tips on where to get parts from, any recommendations for services that will be required or even any good contacts in the Glasgow area, please let me know!
The one thing that does worry is, if it recently had so much money spent on it, why has it been abandoned?? Could it require a very hefty repair resulting from a catastrophic failure? (i.e. engine blown etc).
Any comments welcomed!
