12th Nov, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle November 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 320
***NO RESERVE*** Just five custodians from new and displaying a credible 80,000 miles
Registration - N355 GUD
Chassis No - WDB1290632F130668
M.O.T. - April 2024
Odometer - 79,000
In recent years ‘N355 GUD has served as a weekend and fine weather car for the vendor and his wife. Its white paintwork is complemented by blue interior trim, and it rides on period-correct Mercedes alloy wheels. The vendor presently regards the six-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, coupe bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as all being in ‘good’ order, and is offering the Benz complete with factory hardtop, Pioneer sound system, Mercedes over-mats, full-size spare wheel and tyre, spare key, the original owner’s book pack, service book, bill of sale, a large selection of invoices and a current MOT certificate valid to April 4 next year. The currently displayed total mileage of 79,734 appears to be supported by the car’s MOT history, and this tidy-looking Benz is being sold at No Reserve.
Mercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht) model since 1954, when the landmark 300 SL was unveiled. The 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. The fourth generation (R129 Series) was based on a shortened version of the W124 saloon floorpan and first saw the light of day at the 1989 Geneva Salon. Runner-up to the Citroën XM in the following year’s European Car of the Year Award, it was a beautifully-engineered car that bristled with technical refinement and innovative safety features, and has the distinction of being the first passenger vehicle to have its seat belts integrated into the seats themselves. The specification also included independent suspension all round (double wishbone at the front/five link system at the rear), adaptive damping, ventilated disc brakes with ABS, electronic stability control, integral roll-over bar and front air bags. The model was replaced by the R230 in 2001 after 213,089 examples had been built.
In summary:
- A tidy five-keeper example currently displaying 79,734 miles
- Specification includes factory hard top and Pioneer stereo
- Comes with bill of sale, service book, book pack and current MOT
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £3,375
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle November 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 12th Nov, 2023
Our November auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 11th November,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 12th November, 9am - 12 noon
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