Lot details

Year: 1998
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL 320 Roadster 40th Anniversary Special Edition
Registration: R890 PSH
Chassis No: WDB1290632F166297
Engine No: _10499122031160
Mileage: 77,278
(a): Comprehensive history file
(b): Fewer than 3,000 miles per year travelled

It's svelte and modern, Bruno Sacco penned lines were more suited to an exciting, new age when it was eventually launched. Demand was high and owners often had a wait for several years for delivery. In 1997, Mercedes-Benz commemorated the 40th anniversary of the first 300 SL Roadster by offering two limited-edition models: Firstly, the SL 500 with exactly 500 models built and, much rarer, the SL 320 with only 250 units built. These cars were distinguished not only by their special paint options but also by an interior trim which was not available on other models. A particularly soft grey leather was used contrasting well to the royal maple interior trim, a truly unique wood with a marble-like appearance.

This example features the 3.2 litre, six-cylinder engine electronically governed to a top speed of 155mph through a five-speed, automatic transmission. The 40th Anniversary Special Edition is finished in the striking Vario Green/Blue and has been garaged by its current diligent keeper for the last ten years. In addition to a comprehensive history folder complete with many invoices and receipts, it benefits from its original owner's stamped-up book pack, wind deflector, dark blue soft top and matching hardtop (& stand). These Limited Editions SLs are becoming more significant not to mention extremely collectable today. Consigned by Edward Bridger-Stille

Mileage

Date

Service

Location

n/a

11/03/1998

PDI

11,441

16/07/1999

A

Mercedes-Benz, Derby

16,150

25/07/2000

B

Mercedes-Benz, Derby

23,509

16/07/2001

A

Mercedes-Benz, Bromley

25,939

01/07/2002

B

Mercedes-Benz, Bromley

49,358

11/02/2008

A

Mercedes-Benz, Bromley

55,826

03/12/2009

B

Mercedes-Benz, Bromley

61,596

07/12/2011

A

Mercedes-Benz, Bromley

67,378

30/12/2013

B

Mercedes-Benz, Chichester

71,199

28/07/2015

B

Red Oak Garage, Kent

73,994

06/04/2018

A

Phipps Motors, Kent

77,165

16/05/2024

A

Phipps Motors, Kent