Description
The Millbrook Sale | Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire
Viewing: Tues 2nd December from 12pm
Auction: Wed 3rd December from 9am
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JH
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL280
One former keeper and 58, 800 miles from new
Estimate
£12, 000 - £15, 000
Registration No: T58 PAG
Chassis No: WDB1290592F176127
MOT: September 2026
Retained by its first owner until 2016 (and current custodian since then)
Warranted 58, 800 miles from new with supporting service history (main dealer up until 58, 400 miles)
The rarest of the mainstream R129-series variants with just 1, 704 sold worldwide
Generous specification includes Panoramic hardtop, wood / leather steering wheel, wood gear selector gate / knob, heated front seats, Xenon headlights etc
Revamped for a second (and final) time in 1998, the R129-series version of Mercedes-Benz’s iconic SL sportscar underwent numerous cosmetic and mechanical changes. Riding on 17-inch alloy wheels as standard, they also sported reprofiled bumpers and smoother taillights. Inside, a new steering wheel design was complemented chrome-ringed instrument dials and more cossetting seats. Powered by Mercedes-Benz’s latest SOHC, three-valves-per cylinder V6 and V8 engines (although, an older V12 remained optional) allied to five-speed automatic transmission, they were typically cleaner, brawnier and more fuel efficient than their predecessors. With some 201bhp / 199lbft on tap from its 2. 8 litre M112 powerplant, the V6-imbued SL280 was reputedly capable of 144mph and 32. 5mpg. Only in production from 1998 – 2001, a mere 1, 704 were sold worldwide.
Finished in the stunning combination of Dark Green / Black Metallic with Helios Soft Nappa leather upholstery, chassis WDB1290592F176127 was completed to order the details below. Notably well-equipped, its specification included: a Panoramic glass hardtop, Black fabric hood, wood / leather steering wheel, wood gear lever / selector gate, headlamp wash / wipe, rear seats, Xenon headlights, heated front seats and folding door mirrors etc. First UK road registered as ‘T58 PAG’ on June 10th 1999, the Mercedes-Benz has had just one former keeper and covered a mere 58, 800 miles from new. Garaged when not in use, it started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. Looking even more stylish ‘in the metal’, the SL280 has self-evidently been pampered and presents far better than the majority of R129-series SLs. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, service history / book pack and MOT certificate valid until September 2026.
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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).
