Lot details Registration No: L322LNE Chassis No: WDB1290632F090086 Mot Expiry: T.B.A.
Mercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht) model or range of models since 1954, when the landmark 300SL was unveiled. The 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. The second generation SL began with the 230 of 1963. It was distinguished by its lower waistline, big curved screens and a distinctive optional hardtop that earned the model its nickname of 'Pagoda top'. Over its nine years of production, the second generation SL's engine grew in capacity from 2.3 litres (230SL) to 2.5 litres (250SL) and finally 2.8 litres (280SL). The larger, third generation SL was launched in 1971, initially with just a 3.5-litre engine (350SL) mated to four-speed automatic transmission. The car featured a two-door monocoque bodyshell with independent suspension all round - double wishbone and coil springs at the front and semi-trailing arms and coil springs at the rear. The power assisted steering was Daimler-Benz's own recirculating ball system. Braking was by discs - ventilated on the front. The range grew to two models when the 4.5 litre (450SL) derivative arrived the following year and to three when the 2.8 litre (280SL) appeared in mainland Europe in 1974. The latter became available in the UK from October 1980 and remained in production until 1985, when it was replaced by the 300SL. The fourth generation (R129 Series) was launched at the Geneva Motor Show of 1989. It was a beautifully-engineered car that bristled with technical refinement and innovative safety features. The specification 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. When introduced in 1993, the SL320 variant featured a DOHC six-cylinder engine of 220bhp and was continued through to 2002, following a facelift and change of engine in 1998.
The R129 Series car now on offer is a right-hand drive SL320 from 1993. It has Red coachwork matched to Cream interior trim and comes complete with owners' manual, old MOTs, and service book containing twelve stamps. The vendor regards the bodywork, paintwork, trim, engine and automatic transmission as all "good".
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