1998 Mercedes-Benz SL320 (R129)

• Finished in special order Blue Violet Mica with an unmarked Mushroom leather interior
• Full factory-fitted AMG body kit and super-rare OZ AMG alloy wheels
• Panoramic roof, memory seats and a wood/leather steering wheel
• Supplied with its original dealer book pack
• Please note number plate J86102 is not included in the sale

The R129-Series of Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters were produced from 1989 through 2002 and replaced the R107 in 1989 and were, in turn, replaced by the R230 SL-Class in 2002 for the 2003 model year. They were two-door, two-seat convertibles with an automated (electro-hydraulic), collapsible textile roof, with a shell-like, colour matched, tonneau cover. All 129s came standard with an aluminium detachable hardtop that was fitted by folding the canvas roof down and manually attaching the hardtop. Designed in 1984, the R129 was based on the shortened floor pan of the Mercedes-Benz W124 and featured many innovative details for the time, including electronically controlled damping (Adaptive Damping System ADS) and a hidden, automatically-extending, roll-over bar for safety. The number of standard features was high, with electric operation for the windows, mirrors, seats and hydraulic convertible top, all of which paved the way towards the more innovative roof design we see today.

With its 5-speed automatic gearbox coupled to a 231 bhp, 3.2-litre engine, the SL320 offered a top speed of 150 mph. This superb example is finished in special order Blue Violet Mica over Mushroom leather, was ordered with a particularly high-spec and was supplied new to Jacksons-Mercedes-Benz in Jersey in 1998. Being resident in Jersey and spending time in a private collection explains why the car has only covered a genuine 16,086 miles. The SL has been kept in dry storage for the last few years only coming out on dry sunny days. It's rare to find an example with the AMG Styling pack and the AMG OZ Aero wheels were a very expensive option at the time. Prior to been put into storage, the vehicle had a full service with an M-B specialist in Jersey and further rectification work in the UK was carried out by Mercedes specialist 'IN Autos' in East Grinstead, where around ú5,000 was spent to bring the vehicle back to a very high standard. It was most recently serviced in October 2017 after which it was placed in storage. It's accompanied by its Owner's Manual and the stamped service book and a NOVA Certificate showing that all UK Taxes have been paid.

Detailed Factory Specification:

241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY

242 FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY

284 SELECTOR LEVER, WOOD

289 WOOD/LEATHER STEERING-WHEEL

415 GLASS ROOF (R129)

441 ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN

461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND

501 OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR LEFT AND RIGHT WITH PROGR.

533 SPEAKERS FRONT AND REAR - WITHOUT RADIO

565 REAR SEATS USED ON SL MODELS

600 HEADLAMPS - CLEANING EQUIPMENT

613 LAMP UNIT - ASYMMETRICAL, LH TRAFFIC

652 8-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS

744 DARK BLUE SOFT TOP FABRIC 5010

772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT

200A LEATHER

265A LEATHER MUSHROOM