Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 - Cars on Saturday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. The R230-generation SL was an instant hit following its public debut at the 2001 Frankfurt Auto Show and subsequent crowd-pleasing performance as the F1 Safety Car at the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim in the same year. The flagship models of the range were the mighty AMG models from the wizards at Affalterbach in the form of the V8-powered SL55 AMG and V12 Bi-Turbo SL65 AMG. Both models offered tremendous performance and equally exceptional road holding and ride quality thanks to their advanced 'ABC' suspension system.
The facelifted SL63 was launched in 2008 and replaced the previous SL55 model, the supercharged 5. 5-litre V8 of the former model making way for the M156 normally-aspirated 6. 2-litre V8 as seen in the S63 model. As to be expected with any new AMG SL, the SL63 offered exceptional performance from its 518bhp V8 with 465 lb/ ft torque mated to an all new MCT 7-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift.
Supplied in Iridium Silver with an Anthracite leather interior, this example was registered to the first of just two owners on 25th September 2008. Purchased by our vendor, the car’s second owner, on the 14th July 2012, the impressive main dealer service record, as detailed below, is complemented by additional maintenance bills.
Mercedes-Benz Northampton on 04/ 09/ 2009 at 2, 250 miles (small service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Northampton on 02/ 09/ 2010 at 5, 482 miles (small service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Northampton on 02/ 09/ 2010 at 5, 482 miles (large service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Northampton on 01/ 09/ 2011 at 7, 774 miles (small service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 29/ 08/ 2012 at 10, 305 miles (large service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 28/ 08/ 2013 at 12, 659 miles (small service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 01/ 09/ 2014 at 15, 412 miles (large service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 01/ 09/ 2015 at 17, 176 miles (small service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 22/ 09/ 2016 at 18, 958 miles (large service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 27/ 09/ 2017 at 20, 830 miles (small service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 18/ 10/ 2018 at 22, 102 miles (large service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 05/ 11/ 2019 at 23, 123 miles (small service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 02/ 12/ 2020 at 23, 470 miles (large service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 01/ 12/ 2021 at 24, 910 miles (small service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 01/ 12/ 2022 at 25, 024 miles (large service scope)
Mercedes-Benz Worcester on 16/ 05/ 2024 at 25, 664 miles (small service scope)
The most recent main dealer invoice totalled some £3, 000 for 'future proofing' the engine head bolts as a precaution and is a testament to our vendor’s diligence. The car is presented to auction with an advisory-free MOT Certificate valid until September 2025, full book pack, two keys and the V5C.
The discreet styling, luxurious interior, precision engineering and sheer power of the Mercedes-Benz R230 SL63 has been rightfully acknowledged in today’s market, outperforming equivalent Aston Martin DB9 Volantes and the Bentley GTC at auction and we invite and encourage your viewing of this low-mileage AMG roadster at our forthcoming sale.
