Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
27th Nov, 2024 13:00
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
Estimate
£12, 000 - £14, 000
Registration No: M555 SGD
Chassis No: WDB2304742F048071
MOT: T. B. A
Finished in the rare and attractive combination of Tanzanite Blue Metallic with Grey leather upholstery
Last serviced less than 100 miles ago in September 2023 (at 67, 745 miles)
Entered from a deceased estate having been acquired by the late (fifth) owner during June 2021
Original book pack, service book and PDI check sheet etc
Notable as the most powerful production car ever fielded by Mercedes-Benz upon its launch in 2002, the SL55 AMG received rave reviews from the contemporary motoring press. Boasting one of the greatest engines of the 2000s, its supercharged 5. 5 litre V8 produced some 476bhp and 700Nm of torque (the latter at just 2, 650rpm). Allied to a five-speed automatic transmission, it enabled the two-seater to sprint from 0-60mph in 4. 5 seconds and on to a limited top speed of 155mph., although AMG ‘let slip’ that a de-limited yet otherwise standard example had been clocked at 205mph! Surprisingly civilized given the performance on tap, the SL55 boasted a full suite of creature comforts and a firm but not jarring ride. Visually enhanced via re-profiled bumpers, quad exhaust tips and 18-inch alloy wheels, demand for the newcomer soon outstripped supply. An undoubted modern classic and one of those cars which is more than a sum of its parts, the SL55 AMG enjoys something of a cult following.
Completed to order number the details below, for release to the UK market on March 17th 2003, chassis WDB2304742F048071 was finished in the rare and attractive combination of Tanzanite Blue Metallic with Grey leather upholstery. Undergoing its pre-delivery inspection ten days later at supplying dealer Mercedes-Benz Lancaster of Ipswich, the SL55 AMG’s impressive specification included Parktronic, COMAND, multi-contour seats, Keyless GO, premium sound system and Bi-Xenon headlights etc. Serviced at 6, 119, 13, 719, 19, 168, 29, 209, 30, 648, 37, 269, 43, 687, 49, 486, 53, 593, 57, 143, 59, 290, 61, 179 and 67, 745 miles, the most recent of these was carried out by DM Performance Cars of Chester on 28th September 2023 (less than 100 miles ago). Entered from a deceased estate, the late owner became the two-seater’s fifth registered keeper on June 1st 2021. Unused recently, the SL55 AMG started readily for our October 2024 photography session and is due to be freshly MOT tested ahead of the auction. It is offered with the V5C Registration Document, 2 keys, the original book pack (including PDI checklist), service book, manuals and numerous old MOTs and maintenance invoices, not to mention the personalised number plate ‘M555 SGD’.
