Highlights
- ‘Brilliant Silver Metallic’ paintwork in great condition
- Interior showing few signs of use
- 3.7 litre V6
The Appeal
Combining the best of both worlds, this SL 350 has a hardtop for when the weather’s looking less than ideal, but once the sun’s out it can be easily lowered at the touch of a button and open-top motoring can begin in earnest.
This particular SL is presented in very good condition throughout. The vendor tells us that it has recently benefitted from cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment, including work on the wheels and the paintwork. It is now looking smart and sharp and stands ready to resume executive transport duties.
The powerful 3.7 litre V6 engine provides ample performance for this sleek roadster. And the styling still looks sharp even today, with its wide stance and vents in the bonnet and wings.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 19th December 2003
- MOT valid until March 2023
- V5C in vendor’s name
- Well stamped service booklet
- Five former keepers
- The vendor says they have spent over £3,000 on mechanical and cosmetic servicing
- The private registration plate W60 XXX is included in the sale
The Interior
- Black and Anthracite leather seats
- The upholstery shows almost no sign of wear, only some very light creasing
- The driver’s seat is particularly good for the mileage
- Heated and ventilated seats, with three memory position settings
- Carpets clean and tidy throughout
- Door cards similarly well presented
- The plastics look smart and undamaged
- Buttons and switches remain clear and functional
- All features said to function correctly
- Dual zone climate control
- Burr walnut trim
- CD changer
- TV screen
- Passenger compartment wind deflector
The Exterior
- ‘Brilliant Silver Metallic’ paint in excellent condition
- No reported chips or blemishes in the paint
- ‘Brabus’ badges on front wings and bootlid
- V12 badge on bootlid
- The vendor tells us that they have had the alloy wheels refurbished
- The tyres are said to be in good condition
- Folding hardtop reportedly functions correctly
- Some surface corrosion to the underside, but no damage reported
- The lamp lenses look clear and bright
- Bi-Xenon headlamps
- Parking sensors front and rear
The Mechanics
- 3,724cc V6 engine
- Automatic transmission
- The vendor has fitted two new batteries
- Cobra Sport exhaust silencers
- The vendor informs us that the car starts and drives very well
- No reported leaks or smoke
- A few MOT advisories
Summary
In all, this appears to be a very well presented example of an SL. Its styling has aged well and it doesn’t look out of place on modern roads. The paintwork looks to be in great condition for the car’s age and mileage, and so does the interior.
All this adds up to make this a very sensible choice as an everyday runaround, or as an enjoyable car for the weekend.
All this adds up to make this a very sensible choice as an everyday runaround, or as an enjoyable car for the weekend.
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