Highlights

Rare Thulite Red Metallic paint paired with Beige leather interior
High specification car with $13,000 factory options
Matching numbers 5.5-litre V8 producing 382 HP
All import duties and VAT paid
Desirable AMG Sport package
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The R230 was the fifth generation of Mercedes’ ‘Sport Leicht’ roadster and the first all-weather version. Its clever folding hard top solved a problem that had beset owners for decades - namely switch and storing the hard top – and pioneered a system subsequently widely adopted by competitors.

No wonder that these cars are increasingly popular with enthusiast and those who love driving with the top down. The SL550 was the American name given to the European SL500 and fitted with the 5.5L M273 390bhp V8 engine. These cars are quick and serene ways to cover any distance, especially when they are fitted with this car’s $13,000 of factory options.

The extra fittings include AMG sports package, the COMAND system and Advanced Body Control suspension set up. It is a really attractive car that eschews the regular silver paint and black leather in favour of rare Thulite Red metalic with a beige leather cabin. The car is well kept, recently arrived from the USA and would make a great European road trip companion.

History and Paperwork

2007 model year car factory built in Febrary 2007
Originally supplied to the US market as a left-hand drive example
Imported to the Netherlands with all duties and VAT paid we are told
USA title and Dutch import documentation present
Original window sticker included, confirming factory specification
Mercedes-Benz datacard included and detailed below
Matching numbers 5.5-litre V8 engine confirmed by seller
VIN: WDBSK71F37F133839
106,203 miles showing on the odometer

This vehicle is sold with its original US Title. Please note that it has not yet been road-registered or safety- inspected within the EU. As a US-market vehicle, it is offered without a European Certificate of Conformity (COC). Registration will likely require Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) or National Homologation, depending on your country. We recommend checking your local regulations prior to purchase

Mercedes-Benz Datacard information:

Interior Leather - Beige (215a)
Paint 1 C
210a Leather
212b Op. Instruct. And Maint. Booklet-Engl. For Usa/Can
221b Sign Coolant/Refueling - English
232 Garage Door Opener With 284 - 390 Mhz Frequency
249 Interior And Exterior Mirror,Automatically Dimming
264 License Plate Attachment America
267 Model Plate Deviating
284b Airbag Label - English For Usa
359 Teleaid Usa
383b Battery Label - English
389 Mobile Pre.-Installation (Mtus) Usa/Canada Compl.
401 Front Seat Climate Control
404 Multi-Contour Seat, Front Left
405 Multi-Contour Seat, Front Right
427 Automatic Transmission 7-Speed
428 Steer.Wheel Gearshift Buttons/Shift Paddle Painted
461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
470 Semi-Active Roll Stabilisation (Semi Ars)
487 Abc Suspension (Active Body Control)
494 U.S. Version
524 Vehicle Protective Cover (Full Body Cover)
530 Comand Dvd Aps Usa With Navigation
536 Sirius Satellite Radio Complete System
581 Automatic Climate Control
614 Bi-Xenon Headlamps For Right-Hand Traffic
619 Cornering Illumination
634 Deletion - First Aid Kit
636 Deletion - Warning Triangle
668 Product Prot. F Freight Packag. W Tie-Down Hooks
669 Spare Wheel / Folding Wheel
673 High-Capacity Battery
733 Center Console In Glass Fiber Silver
763 Radio Remote Control With Panic Switch (315 Mhz)
772 Amg Styling Package-Front Spoiler, Side Skirt
786 Amg Double-Spoke Wheels 18" With Mixed Tires
7xxl North And South America
807 Year Of Modification
810 Premium Sound System
819 Cd Changer
881 Remote Trunk Locking
889 Keyless - Go
951 Sport-Package Usa
986 Deviating Vin With Model Year
989 Identification Label Under Windshield
98v Speed- + Loadindex 95y+97y
A22 New Converter Generation
A24 Joint Flange, 4-Arm 120
A35 Software 1
A45 O-Shift Plate With Vgs2
F230 Series Production 230
G904 Transmission Code Version 04
Ga Automatic Transmission
Ha Rear Axle
K12 Steuercode Fuer Serviceintervall 30000 Km
K14 Control Code For Service Interval 20000 Km
L Left-Hand Steering
M273 V8-Gasoline Engine M273
M55 Capacity 5,5 Litre
N99 Control Code Bremen Plant
R01 Summer Tires
U12 Floor Mats - Velour
U44 Luggage Net Set In Luggage Compartment (3-Piece)
U45 Baggage Belts
U71 Dvd Player With Regional Code 1, Usa
Vl Front Axle Half, Left
Vr Front Axle Half, Right

Extra factory options advised by seller:

AMG Sport Package (front spoiler, side skirts) - 951 / 772 - $4,200
AMG 18" Double-Spoke Wheels - 786 - Included in Sport Package
Premium Sound System (Harman/Kardon Logic7) - 810 - $990
Sirius Satellite Radio - 536 - $460
COMAND DVD Navigation System - 530 - $2,100
CD Changer - 819 - $440
Keyless-Go - 889 - $1,090
Seat Climate Control (ventilated seats) - 401 - $850
Multi-Contour Seats (left) - 404 - Included with seat package
Multi-Contour Seats (right) - 405 - Included with seat package
Garage Door Opener - 232 - $280
Automatically Dimming Mirrors - 249 - $280
Bi-Xenon Headlamps with Cornering Illumination - 614 / 619 - $900
Semi-Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) - 470 - $1,700
Active Body Control Suspension - 487 - $1,600
High-Capacity Battery - 673 - $150
Center Console in Silver Trim - 733 - $350
Vehicle Protective Cover - 524 - $300
Thulite Red Metallic Paint - 541U - $710
Beige Leather Interior - 215A - Included

Notable options:

AMG Sport Package - $4,200
COMAND Navigation - $2,100
Active Body Control - $1,600
Semi-Active Roll Stabilization - $1,700
Keyless-Go - $1,090

The Condition

Rare Thulite Red Metallic paintwork presents well in photos
Beige hand-fitted extended leather interior
Leather head restraints, dashboard, console, doors, armrests, roll bar, and rear cabin panels
AMG Sport Package comprising front spoiler and side skirts
18" AMG double-spoke alloy wheels (8.5" front, 9.5" rear) with 255/40ZR18 front and 285/35ZR18 rear tyres
Electrohydraulic retractable aluminium hardtop with easy-pack system
Attachable mesh wind deflector included
Centre console finished in glass fibre silver trim

Safety specification:

Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
Pop-up roll bar
Electronic stability program
Automatic height-adjusting 3-point front shoulder belts with emergency tensioning device and belt force limiter
Front passenger occupancy sensor for all airbags
Door-mounted head & body side-impact airbags
Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags
Anti-lock brake system with brake assist
Audible reminders including:
- Parking brake
- Headlamps on
- Remove key from ignition
Instrumentation including:
- Electronic analogue speedometer
- Tachometer
- Fuel level
- Coolant temperature gauges
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display including:
- Distance remaining to next maintenance
- Type of service due
- Reminders
Dual multifunction displays in speedometer/tachometer faces including:
- Trip computer
- Exterior temperature gauge
- Maintenance system
- Oil level check
- Digital speedometer
- Reminder/malfunction messages
- Driver programmable settings
- Cruise control
- Touch shift gear/shift mode selection
- Audio status
- Navigation guidance
COMAND cockpit management/data system including:
In-dash DVD navigation system
Audio status
CD-changer controls
6.5" color LCD screen
Soft keys

Interior specification:

Locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf
Carpeted shelf behind seats with retractable luggage straps
Pneumatic trunk closing assist
Front RH footwell parcel net
Leather-trimmed shift knob
Dual reading lamps
Entrance lamps in doors
Courtesy lamps with fade-out time
Night security illumination
Automatic low-intensity environmental lighting including:
- Centre console
- Door handles
- Footwells
Dual visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Enclosed door pockets
Illuminated/climate-controlled glove box
Digital clock
Bose Cabin Surround multichannel digital sound system including:
Centerpoint signal processing
AudioPilot digital processor
AM/FM/weatherband radio with CD player
Integrated rear cabin-mounted 6-disc CD changer
Fiber-optic communication among components
Rear window defroster with auto shut-off based on time/driving speed/exterior temp
Automatic dual-zone climate control including:
Dust/pollen filters
Sun/smog/humidity/dewpoint sensors
Tunnel mode with touch closing of all windows
REST mode with engine heat recirculation for cabin ventilation
Seat belt sensors
Hands-free communication system
Touch turn signals
Tele Aid global positioning system satellite system including:
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- Remote door unlock service
- Automatic alarm/collision notification
Integrated 3-button universal garage door controller
SmartKey infrared remote including:
- Opening trunk
- Opening/closing windows
- Panic alarm
- Fuel filler door
- Lock/unlock all doors or drivers
- Raising/lowering hardtop
SmartKey system including:
- Remote central locking system
- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
- Driver-programmable user-recognition features
- Drive away automatic locking
Cruise control with digital readout
Power windows with touch express up/down for all windows
Low tire pressure warning system
Warning lights/messages including:
- Open door
- Exterior lamp failure
- Low fuel
- Oil/coolant/washer fluid
4-way power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory
Leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio/multifunction display controls
Stainless steel door sill trim
Velour carpeting & floor mats
Dual retractable cup holders
Center console with illuminated climate-controlled storage and armrest lid
Hand-fitted premium leather seat upholstery including:
- Head restraints
- Dash
- Console
- Doors
- Armrests
- Roll bar
- Rear cabin panels
Programmable easy-exit feature
12-way power heated front seats including:
3-position memory
Easy-access courtesy feature with obstruction sensor
Automatic height-adjusting front head restraints

Exterior specification:

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers with infrared rain sensor
Heated washer nozzles
Heated wiper parking position
Dual heated power mirrors including memory and auto-dimming driver mirror
Programmable daytime running lamps
Monochromatic red/clear rear lamp covers with low-intensity LED brake lamps
Single rear foglamp
Halogen front foglamps
Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps including:
Polycarbonate lenses
Automatic level control
Halogen high-beams
Heated headlamp washers
Light-sensing auto-on headlamps
Automatic lamp substitution
Titanium-grey grille with ribs
Attachable mesh wind deflector
Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop with easy-pack system
18" × 8.5" front / 18" × 9.5" rear 10-spoke aluminum wheels
Tyres
- 255/40ZR18 front
- 285/35ZR18 rear high-performance tires

The Mechanics

5,461cc DOHC SMPI 32-valve V8 engine producing 388bhp
7-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission with Touch Shift and optimum gear programming
High factory specification with $13,000 options detailed above and below

Mechanical specification:

Dual chrome exhaust tips
Electrohydraulic brake control including:
Soft stop
Automatic brake drying
Predictive brake priming
Anti-lock brake system with brake assist system
4-piston perforated internally ventilated front brakes
1-piston solid rear power disc brakes
Speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering with integrated hydraulic damper
Collapsible compact spare tire with portable electric air compressor
Active Body Control including:
- Coil spring
- Electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder with shock absorber at each wheel
- Sports mode
- Automatic 4-wheel level control
- Driver-selectable ride height control / Sport mode
- Automatic speed-sensitive lowering
- Independent 4-link front / 5-arm multilink rear suspension
Rear wheel drive
Electronic stability program
7-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission including:
- Touch Shift
- Optimum gear programming
- Comfort mode
- Electronically controlled shifting
5.5L DOHC SMPI 32-valve V8 engine

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