Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 20th May from 12pm
Auction: Wed 21st May from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 280
Estimate
£7, 000 - £10, 000
Registration No: A8 AJO
Chassis No: WDB1290582F162276
MOT: April 2026
A fine example of Mercedes-Benz's revered R129-series SL
Just 3 previous keepers
104, 800 recorded miles from new
Unveiled at the March 1989 Geneva Salon, Mercedes-Benz’s R129-series SL range was beautifully engineered. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell, its sophisticated all-round independent suspension was augmented by a host of active and passive safety features. The choice of numerous contemporary F1 drivers and movie stars, it could be had with a choice of six, eight and twelve-cylinder engines. Powered by a 2799cc DOHC straight-six developing 190bhp/ 199lbft, the SL280 was reputedly capable of 0-60 mph in 9. 5 seconds and 140 mph.
Finished in the handsome combination of Smoke Silver Metallic with Beige leather upholstery, Panoramic hardtop and Dark Brown soft-top, chassis WDB1290582F162276 was built to order the details below for the UK market. Released from the factory on November 12th 1997, it entered the current (fourth) ownership some eighteen years later. A long-standing Mercedes-Benz Owners’ Club member, the vendor has enjoyed taking the SL280 to classic car shows and concours competitions over the past decade covering some 15, 000 miles in the process. Reportedly treated to regular engine and transmission oil changes, the 2+2-seater is said to ‘run beautifully’. Proudly displayed at the MBOC’s 2024 Concours d’Elegance, ‘A8 AJO’ remains commensurately smart. A tempting proposition, this pampered R129-series SL is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and a spare set of refurbished alloy wheels.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
