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 metallic with a beige leather cabin. The car is well kept, recently arrived from the USA and would make a great European road trip companion.
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.
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Comments
toni-or••••
Will there be a full recipe for eu taxes paid when purchased at this auction.
TI••••
SellerCorrect, this will be present with the vehicle. Thank you