1st Oct, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 320
***NO RESERVE*** Offered with both hard and soft tops
Registration - N442 PAE
Chassis No. - WDB1290632F134573
M.O.T. - June 2024
Odometer - 117,000
‘N442 PAE’ was first registered in February 1996 and matches attractive Tourmaline metallic green bodywork with Mushroom-coloured hide interior trim and a black hood. The comprehensive specification also includes a colour-keyed hard top, while the Benz rides on period-correct eight-hole alloy wheels shod with ‘almost new’ Continental tyres all-round. The vendor has owned the SL since August 2022, and informs us that it has ‘always been garaged, lightly used and well maintained’ during his tenure. He presently grades the automatic transmission, convertible bodywork and upholstery as ‘excellent’, and the straight-six engine and paintwork as ‘good’, and adds that the soft top functions as it should, though volunteers that there is a degree of discolouration to its windows. He is now selling the car complete with JVC stereo system, partial service history, a selection of invoices and a current MOT valid to June 1 next year. The odometer currently reads 117,000 miles.
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:
- Always garaged and lightly used since acquired in August 2022
- Specification includes both hard and soft tops.
- Comes complete with a full year’s MOT
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'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 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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 £2,925
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - N442 PAE
Chassis No. - WDB1290632F134573
M.O.T. - June 2024
Odometer - 117,000
‘N442 PAE’ was first registered in February 1996 and matches attractive Tourmaline metallic green bodywork with Mushroom-coloured hide interior trim and a black hood. The comprehensive specification also includes a colour-keyed hard top, while the Benz rides on period-correct eight-hole alloy wheels shod with ‘almost new’ Continental tyres all-round. The vendor has owned the SL since August 2022, and informs us that it has ‘always been garaged, lightly used and well maintained’ during his tenure. He presently grades the automatic transmission, convertible bodywork and upholstery as ‘excellent’, and the straight-six engine and paintwork as ‘good’, and adds that the soft top functions as it should, though volunteers that there is a degree of discolouration to its windows. He is now selling the car complete with JVC stereo system, partial service history, a selection of invoices and a current MOT valid to June 1 next year. The odometer currently reads 117,000 miles.
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:
- Always garaged and lightly used since acquired in August 2022
- Specification includes both hard and soft tops.
- Comes complete with a full year’s 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 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 1st Oct, 2023
Our October auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes.
Viewing Days:
Saturday 30th September, 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 1st October, 9am - 12 noon
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