1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320

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Highlights

Everything works including the hydraulic convertible hood
Lots of recent work and servicing evidenced by invoices
Has proved to be very reliable and enjoyable to use during the vendor’s ownership

The Appeal

The enormous success of the Mercedes-Benz R107 was a tough act to follow but the Bruno Sacco designed R129 SL filled its predecessor's shoes perfectly. Now bonafide classics in their own right, R129s are increasingly desirable and look every bit as good today as they did at launch in 1989.

This sleek black SL 320 is a really smart example that the vendor assures us is as sound mechanically as it is cosmetically. With lots of invoices detailing recent expenditure and an MOT until March 2023, this is a fine specimen that we’re sure the next owner will cherish.

The History and Paperwork

MOT valid until March 2023
Acquired by the vendor to complete a road trip which it did without incident
Invoices evidence recent servicing
Service book no longer present
The vendor states that they have invoices for 7 previous services

The Interior

Believed to be all original and without modifications
Black perforated leather presents really well with minimal wear considering the car’s age
Not much in the way of wear to any of the controls
Walnut veneers remain in good shape
No cracking evident on any of the interior plastics
Very presentable carpeting throughout the cabin and boot
Full-size spare wheel
The vendor informs us that all the instrumentation and switchgear works
We’re informed that the air conditioning has been serviced and the ignition switch has been replaced

The Exterior

Black paintwork in good overall condition
The vendor points out the odd stone chip and touch in but nothing of note
Small scrape on the rear bumper although this has been carefully touched in
The vendor informs us that they have not been able to see any lacquer peel
The brightwork presents well overall with some slight fading to the 3 pointed star and grill
Soft top and hard top roofs both present and in good condition
Hydraulic hood raises and lowers with ease having recently received new fluid
Sits upon smart alloy wheels shod with Pirelli Cinturatos
The vendor informs us that the underside is in good condition

The Mechanics

3.2-litre straight-six engine
Reported to start, run and drive really well
Brakes well with evidence of new brake pads and fluid in the invoices
Front wishbones changed
Recent engine service including new fluids and spark plugs
The vendor informs us that the car also received a full gearbox service
Some work has been carried out to the exhaust mounts
The dual horns and abs sensor have also been replaced
Has proved to be very reliable transport for the vendor

Summary

This is a really smart example of Mercedes-Benz’s enduringly popular R129 SL. With a smooth straight-six engine and several roof options, this is a great car to live with and we’re sure it will go on many adventures with its next owner.

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Vehicle specification

Year 1997
Make Mercedes
Model SL 320
Colour Black
Odometer 114,000 Miles
Engine size 3198

Auction Details

Seller Type Private
Town Bradford
Location Yorkshire
Country United Kingdom

Bidding history

68 bids

br•••• £6,500 11/12/22
De•••• £6,400 11/12/22
br•••• £6,300 11/12/22
De•••• £6,200 11/12/22
De•••• £6,100 11/12/22
br•••• £6,000 11/12/22
De•••• £5,900 11/12/22
br•••• £5,800 11/12/22
De•••• £5,700 11/12/22
br•••• £5,600 11/12/22
De•••• £5,500 11/12/22
st•••• £5,400 11/12/22
De•••• £5,300 11/12/22
br•••• £5,200 11/12/22
br•••• £5,100 11/12/22
Si•••• £5,000 11/12/22
br•••• £4,900 11/12/22
Si•••• £4,800 11/12/22
br•••• £4,700 11/12/22
st•••• £4,600 11/12/22
br•••• £4,500 11/12/22
Jp•••• £4,499 11/12/22
br•••• £4,400 11/12/22
Jp•••• £4,300 11/12/22
br•••• £4,200 11/12/22
br•••• £4,100 11/12/22
Da•••• £4,000 11/12/22
Si•••• £3,999 11/12/22
Si•••• £3,900 11/12/22
Da•••• £3,800 11/12/22
Da•••• £3,700 11/12/22
Si•••• £3,600 11/12/22
Da•••• £3,500 11/12/22
Si•••• £3,400 11/12/22
Da•••• £3,300 11/12/22
Si•••• £3,200 11/12/22
Da•••• £3,100 09/12/22
Ne•••• £3,000 09/12/22
Da•••• £2,999 09/12/22
Ne•••• £2,900 09/12/22
Da•••• £2,800 09/12/22
Ne•••• £2,700 09/12/22
Ne•••• £2,600 09/12/22
Da•••• £2,500 09/12/22
Ne•••• £2,400 09/12/22
Da•••• £2,300 09/12/22
Ne•••• £2,200 09/12/22
Da•••• £2,100 09/12/22
Ne•••• £2,000 08/12/22
N1•••• £1,900 08/12/22
N1•••• £1,800 07/12/22
Ti•••• £1,700 07/12/22
N1•••• £1,600 07/12/22
Ti•••• £1,500 07/12/22
N1•••• £1,400 07/12/22
Ti•••• £1,300 07/12/22
N1•••• £1,200 05/12/22
De•••• £1,100 04/12/22
ig•••• £1,000 04/12/22
ig•••• £900 04/12/22
De•••• £800 04/12/22
ig•••• £700 04/12/22
De•••• £600 04/12/22
ig•••• £500 04/12/22
sc•••• £400 04/12/22
ig•••• £300 04/12/22
sc•••• £200 04/12/22
ig•••• £100 04/12/22

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