Lot Ended
Description
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230)
Sharp earlier
R230 packing the 302Bhp 5.0 V8 and folding metal roof with nice spec
showing just 59,860 miles; serviced Nov-21
Dating
from March 2003 this earlier, pre-facelift R230 heralded a new design ethos and
direction for Mercedes flag-ship cabriolet and incorporated for the first time
in the SL’s history, a fully automated folding metal roof doing away with the
traditional fabric top and removable hard-tops of old.
Under the bonnet
of this pretty Telular silver example we find the beating heart, Merc’s proven
M113 series 5.0 litre V8 engine developing 302Bhp and 460NM of torque driving
the rear wheels via 5-speed automatic/tiptronic transmission resulting in
exciting performance and a limited top speed of 155mph roof up, or
down.
Sitting on its original 5-spoke 17inch alloy wheels, these earlier
R230’s still looks sharp and sleek with comfortable seating for 2 and enough
luggage space for touring or a weekend away. Inside, we find light grey leather
with walnut trim, half-timbered steering wheel, head lamp wash, heated electric
memory seats with adj. lumbar support, Comand navigation and in-car
entertainment, CD changer, cruise control, multi-function steering wheel,
electric mirrors, automatic Xenon headlights, dual zone climate control with AC,
parking sensors (Parktronic), stability control and adjustable air suspension
with ABC (active body control).
The car presents well both inside and out
for its nominal 59,860 miles bar a missing toggle for the electric mirror
adjustment in the cabin and was driven to us from South Gloucestershire without
issue by the vendor.
The history file includes the V5C showing 5-former
keepers to the current of 5.5 years, owner’s pack with service book revealing 10
stamps, the last at 59,817 miles in November 2021 just prior to the sale in fact
which bodes well for the new owner. In addition, the file also incudes a spare
key, 1 old MOT and current ticket valid until November 2022 with no advisories
recorded and as such, is ready to be enjoyed.
Buyers please note, the
number plate pictured is not included and has been retained ahead of the sale by
the vendor so will return to its age-related plate of CU03 NYF with new V5C
enroute to us.
For more information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com
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