Beschreibung
Fantastic & rare Obsidian Black/ Exclusive Grey low mileage, FSH SL 55 AMG Performance Package.
Note: The registration ‘7Y’ is currently on the car but is not included in the sale. The car will be sold with the plate ‘LK05 BKO’.
The Mercedes Benz R230 SL55 AMG is an animal to say the least. Powered by a 5. 4L supercharged V8, which produces in excess of 500 bhp, the SL received high praise from the motoring press at its time of realise, with Evo describing the V8 as a ‘Torque-fest of an engine’. However, the car listed here is no ordinary SL55 AMG. This example is one of very few F1 Performance Package cars, often referred to at the ‘Pace Car’ edition, which was closely derived from the 2002 FIA F1 Safety Car.
Changes from the standard car include an extensive range of visual modifications to the bodywork, the engine cooling system, LSD, brakes and suspension. AMG based the set up for this car on that of official FIA Safety Car driver Bernd Mayländer’s car. It is worth noting the Performance Pack shares several of its upgraded features, such as the 19" AMG Double Spoke Wheels with the V12 powered SL65 AMG.
This car was originally delivered in June 2005, making it one of the later cars delivered to the UK. With just four previous owners in 15 years and single ownership until 2016, it’s evident that this car has been cared for and likely garaged for most, if not all of its life. The way the car starts and runs is a testament to how it has been looked after.
Costing close to £110, 000 when new, this car is extremely highly specified, with options such as metallic Obsidian Black paintwork, Parktronic System, Keyless Go, Exclusive Grey Leather, Designo Alcantara Anthracite roof & binnacle interior trim, cruise control and panoramic glass vario roof.
This meticulously maintained example benefits from a full main dealer and Mercedes Benz specialist service history, including a full service in December 2020 by Mercedes Benz specialist Starwerks. A Mercedes Benz health check was also carried out in October 2020 at Mercedes Benz Beaconsfield, giving the car a clean bill of health, and confirming its excellent condition; supported by a recent MOT with no advisories.
Furthermore, the previous owner took a ‘no expense spared’ attitude to maintenance on the vehicle. Extensive paperwork and invoices back up that these works were done to keep the car in fantastic mechanical condition, rather than repairs to a car that had fallen into disrepair. A prime example of this money no object attitude is a bill to the previous owner from Mercedes Beaconsfield for £1, 300 to restore the AMG alloy wheels.
Rest assured that mechanically there is almost nothing left that physically could be spent on this car, such is the extent of its previous works. However, it is not just the mechanics of the car which have benefitted recently. The current owner had the front bumper, bonnet, wings and rear bumper resprayed to an OEM standard with a manufacturer-approved body shop to bring the outside appearance of the car up to scratch with what is under the bonnet. Naturally, after 15 years and 50, 000 miles on the road the car had collected some stone chips and scratches. The purpose of the bodywork was purely to irradicate any cosmetic imperfections like chips, and not for anything more serious. This makes the car now virtually stone chip-free and shining like the day it left the factory.
Video walk around available on request
Pros:
Rare collector’s car which isn’t dropping in value
Sensational V8 engine note which is matched by nothing on the market today
Drives beautifully
Maintained meticulously
Full service history
Recent service and MOT
Rare to have body colour matched centres on these wheels
Brakes are immaculate
Lowest mileage Pace Car on the market
Clean bill of health in October from Mercedes Benz Beaconsfield
Two keys
Fantastic cosmetic condition, with hardly any marks on the bodywork
Mint genuine AMG multipiece 19-inch alloy wheels
7mm of tread on each tyre
Rust free
Head unit upgraded to a Pioneer system, allowing for USB & Bluetooth connectivity, as well as Apple CarPlay
Highly specified from factory with options such as pan roof and parking sensors
All electronics such as the folding roof and adjustable heated/ cooled seats still working
Air conditioning blowing cool and strong
An older car with more miles, and arguably worse condition sold after being listed for 1 day at £29, 000.
Sensible offers will be considered
Cons:
Interior would benefit from a detail to bring it up to scratch with the rest of the car
Some marks on the interior due to general wear and tear, and the light colour
AMG floor mats are missing
Car is de-badged, which is a look many like, however, not everyone
Personalised registration not included with the sale
Engine bay is tidy but could also benefit from a detail
Head unit is not original, which might not be to everyone’s taste
