1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL for sale

€66,490

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Budapest, Hungary

Mileage
116,600 km
Gearbox
Automatic
Model year
1986
First registration
10/1986
Power
179 PS (132 kW)

1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL for Sale in Hungary

This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is a used car showing 116,600 km. It is powered by a 2,932 cm³ petrol engine rated at 179 PS (132 kW). It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Silver metallic with a Blue interior. It is a 4-seat car and has had 2 previous owners.

This 300 SL belongs to the last years of the R107, after the 1985 update that brought the three-litre M 103 straight-six; it is a German-specification car first registered in October 1986. Silver paint goes with blue leather and blue checked cloth seats, and both the hardtop and the soft top come with it.

The seller describes a full mechanical and cosmetic restoration: refinished paint, an interior redone in correct materials, serviced engine and drivetrain, sound chrome and a clean underbody free of rust. He adds that it has always been garaged, and the listing records two previous owners.

The car is located in Budapest, Hungary.

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (R107) uses the 2,962 cc M 103 straight-six introduced in 1985, with Bosch KE-Jetronic injection, rated at 180 PS (132 kW) with a catalytic converter, 188 PS (138 kW) without, with a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic, driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Silver metallic
Interior
Blue
Upholstery
Part leather
Mileage
116,600 km
First registration
10/1986
Previous owners
2
Accident history
Accident-free
Delivery specification
German-market car
Condition
Used
Location
Budapest, Hungary

Powertrain

Engine capacity
2,932 cc
Cylinders
6
Power quoted by the dealer
179 PS (132 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic

Body & equipment

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
4
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Airbags
Front airbags
Kerb weight
1,490 kg
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 6

  • Removable hardtop and soft top
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric windows
  • Central locking
  • Original-style wheels
  • Classic Mercedes-Benz instruments and switchgear

Equipment 10

  • Armrest
  • Folding roof
  • Full service history
  • Heated seats
  • Non-smoking vehicle
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Smoker's package
  • Spare tyre
  • Summer tyres
  • Tuner and radio

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 300 SL in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz priced above or below the European market?

At €66,490, it sits below the median of €139,995 for the 400 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 21% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in Hungary and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Budapest, Hungary. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €38,411 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €66,490, 73% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1986 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

116,600 km recorded, against a median of 17,250 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz are priced closest to this one?

a 2021 car in Estonia at €65,242, and a 2024 car in Italy at €68,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, and how does a purchase work?

FZ Cars, a professional dealer in Budapest, Hungary. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Budapest, Hungary, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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