Description
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL320 W129
Final Edition Facelift Roadster
Vehicle Description
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ R129 V6 SL320
Final Edition Facelift Roadster
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 2001 | COLOUR: Black DB040 | INTERIOR TRIM: Anthracite Nappa Leather | PRICE: £24, 750
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER THIS EXCEPTIONAL & COLLECTABLE SL COMPLETED FULL COSMETIC DETAIL / RESTORATION & FULL MECHANICAL PREPARATION WITH LOW NUMBER OF OWNERS & LOW MILEAGE FOR YEAR.
THIS MOTOR VEHICLE
Delivered new by Bradshaw & Webb Mercedes-Benz agents in Knightsbridge UK to its first owner in 2001 in its Desirable Final Edition Specification.
Under gone full cosmetic & mechanical Detail / Restoration at a cost of £20, 000 by our in house Classic Car Restoration team:
- Full service includes transmission oil, filter, electrical plug & seal, full brake caliper rebuild, new disks & pads, handbrake shoes, differential oil & all filters required & following the Mercedes-Benz Service schedule plus more using our knowledge of Classic & Sports Cars.
- Full cosmetic detail to include in house via our Lux Detailing team paint correction finished off with the very best ceramic coating, Kamikaze Zipang & Miyabi Coats to provide for a depth of shine.
- Full interior detail to include dye color matched to original leather seats & interior trim which now looks like new.
- Underchassis clean with wheels, bumpers & lights off finished with Mercedes Benz cavity wax.
- Renewal of hard to find trim pieces within the boot & new rear lights due to fading makes for a like new appearance.
A well sorted, tried & tested vehicle in exceptional condition & with cosmetic restoration in the hands of our in house expert, Parry Chana who notes in exceptional condition & specification as it left the factory reminiscent of his similar model when new.
Remarkable list of options & standard specifications included:
• 3. 2 litre V6 engine - final edition
• Factory Fitted Panoramic "Glass" Roof With Sun Blind
• Anthracite Nappa Leather interior
• Burr Wood Interior Trim
• Electronic Climate Control
• Final Edition 722. 6 5 Speed Automatic transmission
• Heated Memory Seats
• Power steering
• Cruise Control
• Electric windows
• Central locking
• Factory Fitted Exclusive 5 Spoke 18" Alloy wheels
• Factory Option Includes Option 774 "Rolled Wheel Arches" to clear AMG Wheels
• Factory MB 6 Disc CD Changer & Cassette Player to Dash
• Headlight Cleaning System
• Electrically Operated Outside Folding Mirrors with Memory L&R
• Electrically Adjustable Steering Column with Final Edition Steering Wheel
• UK Delivery to UK Specification in Right Hand Drive
MODEL HISTORY
The launch of a unique model from Mercedes-Benz, the R129 SL series roadster was produced from 1989 through to 2001. The R129 the R107 in 1989 & was in turn replaced by the R230 SL in 2002.
Designed by Bruno Sacco in 1984, the R129 was based on the shortened floorpan of the Mercedes-Benz W124 & presented at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show which caused a sensation with keen owners being the Late Princess Lady Diana.
A two-door, two-seat roadster with an automatic (electro-hydraulic) collapsible textile roof & came with either an aluminium detachable hardtop or optionally with a Panoramic "Glass" Roof.
The 3. 2 litre M112 18-valve SOHC V6 engine mated to the Mercedes-Benz 5G_Tronic (722. 6) electronically shifted 5-speed overdrive automatic transmission with torque converter producing an output of 221 hp (165kw) at 5, 600 rpm providing the car with top-notch sports car performance.
WARRANTY & FINANCE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Please enquire as this is a uniquely prepared Classic Mercedes not to be confused with anything else in the market.
It is available for viewing in the UK on an appointment basis & would suit a collector with whom this vehicle will represent a good acquisition opportunity.
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Stock Number: U88
