The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter 121 The R230-generation SL was an instant hit following its public debut at the 2001 Frankfurt Auto Show and subsequent crowd-pleasing performance as the F1 Safety Car at the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim in the same year. The flagship models of the range were the mighty AMG models from the wizards at Affalterbach in the form of the V8-powered SL55 AMG and V12 Bi-Turbo SL65 AMG. Both models offered tremendous performance and equally exceptional road holding and ride quality thanks to their advanced ‘ABC’ suspension system. The facelifted SL63 was launched in 2008 and replaced the previous SL55 model, the supercharged 5.5-litre V8 of the former model making way for the M156 normally-aspirated 6.2-litre V8 as seen in the S63 model. As to be expected with any new AMG SL, the SL63 offered exceptional performance from its 518bhp V8 with 465 lb/ft torque mated to an all new MCT 7-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift. Supplied in Iridium Silver with an Anthracite leather interior, this example was registered to the first of just two owners on 25th September 2008. Purchased by our vendor, the car’s second owner, on the 14th July 2012, the impressive main dealer service record, as detailed on our website, is complemented by additional maintenance bills. The most recent main dealer invoice totalled some £3,000 for ‘future proofing’ the engine head bolts as a precaution and is a testament to our vendor’s diligence. The car is presented to auction with an advisory-free MOT Certificate valid until September 2025, full book pack, two keys and the V5C. The discreet styling, luxurious interior, precision engineering and sheer power of the Mercedes-Benz R230 SL63 has been rightfully acknowledged in today’s market, outperforming equivalent Aston Martin DB9 Volantes and the Bentley GTC at auction and we invite and encourage your viewing of this low-mileage AMG roadster at our forthcoming sale. Owned since 2012 and on offer directly from the second owner with main dealer Mercedes-Benz service history from new and a shade over 26,000 miles. Registration: VX58 TVU Chassis No.: WDB2304702F153233 Estimate: £32,000 - £35,000 Specialist: Arwel Richards Telephone No: 07434 960868 Lot 204 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG (R230) More Details Lot 204 Bid On Lot 204