Description
One of only 533 Roadsters produced, complete ownership history
Originally delivered new to France
Recently serviced, including a complete detailing
Service history, logbook, original owner’s manual
The SLR is a performance-oriented vehicle, but one where, according to Mercedes, you can comfortably carry on a conversation with the top down while cruising at over 200 km/ h. It is one of those details that is definetely worth experiencing.
This Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster was first delivered through the French Mercedes-Benz dealer Como Stains in September 2007 and was regularly seen on the streets of London during its early years.
In 2010, it passed to another member of the same family, this time driven in Paris, with frequent trips to the Côte d’Azur, often parked outside fancy restaurants and jet-set establishments. In 2017, the car was acquired by a French collector, who has carefully preserved its heritage. Its provenance is comprehensively documented, with photographic records, receipts from notable venues, and even a handful of paparazzi images.
This Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster is one of only 533 Roadster examples ever produced. Finished in Crystal Galaxite Black, it has black leather interior with red stitching, and it retains its original soft top. The extensive list of optional features, amounting to several tens of thousands of euros, includes the carbon-fiber centre console, 19″ light alloy wheels in asymmetrical turbine design, black silver arrow leather with embossed SLR logo below headrest, red stitching and brake calipers painted in red. All maintenance has been diligently recorded in the logbook, and the original owner’s manual remains with the car. Since entering the French collector’s ownership in 2017, it has been sparingly used and was recently serviced at an official Mercedes-Benz dealership.
The SLR was a collaborative effort between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive, under the guidance of Gordon Murray. Speaking of Gordon Murray, it’s worth noting that the SLR is the only McLaren-built road car shaped by his genius, aside from the iconic $20M+ McLaren F1.
