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1980 Mercedes-Benz SL, grade 3.5, 52,000 km, lot 73752 | Autoselecta

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Mercedes-Benz SL 1980

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This 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (107044) is for sale at Japanese auction at USS Tokyo on 1 October 2026, lot 73752. Auction grade 3.5, interior grade B, 52,000 km (about 32,300 miles), automatic, white. Bids close at 9pm UK time on Wednesday 30 September. It is 25 years old or more, so it can be imported to the USA and Australia.

Auction grade: 3.5
Mileage: 52,000 km
Year: 1980
Gearbox: Automatic

Condition

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3.5

Fair

Visible cosmetic faults and higher mileage. Usually needs some tidying on arrival.

S / 6
5
4.5
4
3.5

Minimum bid

£7,700

Auction date: Thursday 1 October
Last chance to bid: 9pm UK time on Wednesday 30 September

The auction opens at ¥1,600,000, so no bid below that can be placed.

From £11,868 landed in the UK with fees, shipping, duty and VAT

Deposit to bid: £2,000, held on your Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card and only taken if you win. Over £30,000, it’s 10% by bank transfer.

Previously sold at auction

Too few close matches for a reliable price range. See what similar cars went for under “Recently sold at auction” below, or ask us and we’ll pull the auction house’s own figures.

Estimated landed cost

Worked out at the minimum bid. Your own maximum decides the real figure.

Hammer price£7,700
Autoselecta feeOnly payable if you win.£1,500
Auction fee£424
Estimated shipping£1,750
Estimated import dutyHistoric vehicle (over 30 years, unmodified): no duty, if HMRC agrees£0
Estimated VATReduced 5% rate for historic vehicles£494
Total£11,868

Estimate for UK delivery. Duty and VAT are set by HMRC and confirmed on arrival. Work out your own figure

Minimum bid

£7,700

Bids close 9pm Wed 30 Sept UK

Minimum bid£7,700

3

2

R / RA

Best to worst. This car is grade 3.5.

Interior grade B

What the letters on a sheet diagram mean

A: Scratch
U: Dent
W: Wave or repair: W1 is light, W3 is heavy
S: Rust
C: Corrosion
P: Paint mark or blemish
X: Panel needs replacing
XX: Panel has been replaced
B: Dent with a scratch
G: Stone chip in the glass

Specification

Year: 1980
Mileage: 52,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 4,500cc
Fuel: —
Drive: —
Steering: —
Colour: White
Trim: 450
Model code: 107044
Chassis number: —
Auction house: USS Tokyo
Lot number: 73752

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