Mercedes SL 70 AMG - 1998
R129
RM Sotheby's
Place Vauban
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2020
Estimated : € 150.000 - 200.000
Sold after auction (Highest bid : € 130.000)
This R129 SL began life as an elegantly understated 1998 SL 600 that was breathed upon by AMG Japan to become a supercar-rivalling brute that is offered for sale today. Under the bonnet the wonderful M120 V-12 engine was tuned and enlarged to 7.0 litres to produce a staggering 500 bhp, whilst the cabin was festooned with bespoke AMG carbon-fibre trim, an AMG instrument binnacle, and steering wheel. The exhaust system was also upgraded, whilst the hydraulic suspension was fettled to cope with the extra power.
Painted in the iconic Mercedes colour of Brilliant Silver, with extended grey nappa leather, this SL is offered in absolutely fantastic condition throughout, belying its age and mileage. Its Japanese service book is also comprehensively stamped and demonstrates a lifetime of pampering and care with metronomic annual servicing. The car has been regularly serviced in Switzerland, as well. The Bruno Sacco–designed R129 model is finally getting the recognition it deserves, and this is being reflected in appreciating values. This extremely rare example is quite simply one of the ultimate incarnations of the model and would make a fine addition to any collection.
Mercedes SL 70 AMG - 1998
R129
RM Sotheby's
Place Vauban
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2020
Estimated : € 150.000 - 200.000
Sold after auction (Highest bid : € 130.000)
This R129 SL began life as an elegantly understated 1998 SL 600 that was breathed upon by AMG Japan to become a supercar-rivalling brute that is offered for sale today. Under the bonnet the wonderful M120 V-12 engine was tuned and enlarged to 7.0 litres to produce a staggering 500 bhp, whilst the cabin was festooned with bespoke AMG carbon-fibre trim, an AMG instrument binnacle, and steering wheel. The exhaust system was also upgraded, whilst the hydraulic suspension was fettled to cope with the extra power.
Painted in the iconic Mercedes colour of Brilliant Silver, with extended grey nappa leather, this SL is offered in absolutely fantastic condition throughout, belying its age and mileage. Its Japanese service book is also comprehensively stamped and demonstrates a lifetime of pampering and care with metronomic annual servicing. The car has been regularly serviced in Switzerland, as well. The Bruno Sacco–designed R129 model is finally getting the recognition it deserves, and this is being reflected in appreciating values. This extremely rare example is quite simply one of the ultimate incarnations of the model and would make a fine addition to any collection.