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Mercedes 300SL 24-valve

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Lot number 92
Hammer value 8250
Description Mercedes 300SL 24-valve
Registration H434 YNH
Year 1991
Colour Beryl Blue
Engine size 2,972 cc
Chassis No. WDB1290612F026627

Launched in 1989, the R129-series took the fabled Mercedes SL range to new heights of technical excellence. Traditionally the most sporting model of the MB line-up, the SL was the preserve of the rich and famous when new – no episode of Dallas was complete without at least one cruising by and many F1 drivers used them as day-to-day cars in the early nineties.

From the poetic motion of the electric hood to the roll bar that automatically flipped up if the car sensed an accident, the cars oozed sophistication with adaptive suspension, airbags, traction control, air con and a superb new five-link rear suspension all as standard.

This 300SL-24 has the 24-valve version of the standard 3-litre straight-six engine, developing a creamy smooth 231bhp (up 40bhp on its 12-valve sibling). First registered in 1991, it has had just three owners from new, the last of whom owned it from 1999 onwards. It has covered a warranted 78,000 miles and has 14 service stamps to date, all at Mercedes main agents, giving an average service interval of just 5,500 miles. Features include: aircon; climate control; electric heated seats; factory rear child seats; telescopic steering; original Becker Mexico audio; hard top; infrared locking; full key pack; Beryl Blue paintwork with grey hide interior. With an MOT until June 2009, it is said to be in excellent condition throughout and to drive beautifully.

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