30th Jul, 2023 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 320
Complete with hard top
Registration - P847 JEC
Chassis No. - WDB1290632F151985
M.O.T. - April 2024
Odometer - 143,774
‘P847 JEC’ is accompanied by its original bill of sale, showing that the first of the car’s six keepers to date purchased it new from the well-known Mercedes dealer H L Gorner for the sum £53,950. Its Tourmaline Green bodywork is matched to cream leather upholstery and it rides on period-correct eight-spoke alloy wheels shod with Maxxis tyres. It is a car for all seasons, having both a hood and colour-keyed factory hard top. The vendor who has owned the car since February last year informs us that it ‘drives really well’ and he presently regards the straight-six engine, automatic transmission, two-door convertible bodywork, metallic paintwork and upholstery as all being in ‘good’ condition. The SL is now being offered for sale complete with ‘huge’ history file and a current MOT valid to April 12 next year. The odometer currently registers 143,744 miles.
Mercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht) model since 1954, when the landmark 300 SL was unveiled. The 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. The fourth generation (R129 Series) was based on a shortened version of the W124 saloon floorpan and first saw the light of day at the 1989 Geneva Salon. Runner-up to the Citroën XM in the following year’s European Car of the Year Award, it was a beautifully-engineered car that bristled with technical refinement and innovative safety features, and has the distinction of being the first passenger vehicle to have its seat belts integrated into the seats themselves. The specification also 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. The model was replaced by the R230 in 2001 after 213,089 examples had been built.
In summary:
- A six-keeper, 143,744-mile example
- Is equipped with both hard and soft tops
- Comes with original bill of sale and MOT valid into April next year
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000Registration - P847 JEC
Chassis No. - WDB1290632F151985
M.O.T. - April 2024
Odometer - 143,774
‘P847 JEC’ is accompanied by its original bill of sale, showing that the first of the car’s six keepers to date purchased it new from the well-known Mercedes dealer H L Gorner for the sum £53,950. Its Tourmaline Green bodywork is matched to cream leather upholstery and it rides on period-correct eight-spoke alloy wheels shod with Maxxis tyres. It is a car for all seasons, having both a hood and colour-keyed factory hard top. The vendor who has owned the car since February last year informs us that it ‘drives really well’ and he presently regards the straight-six engine, automatic transmission, two-door convertible bodywork, metallic paintwork and upholstery as all being in ‘good’ condition. The SL is now being offered for sale complete with ‘huge’ history file and a current MOT valid to April 12 next year. The odometer currently registers 143,744 miles.
Mercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht) model since 1954, when the landmark 300 SL was unveiled. The 190 followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars. The fourth generation (R129 Series) was based on a shortened version of the W124 saloon floorpan and first saw the light of day at the 1989 Geneva Salon. Runner-up to the Citroën XM in the following year’s European Car of the Year Award, it was a beautifully-engineered car that bristled with technical refinement and innovative safety features, and has the distinction of being the first passenger vehicle to have its seat belts integrated into the seats themselves. The specification also 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. The model was replaced by the R230 in 2001 after 213,089 examples had been built.
In summary:
- A six-keeper, 143,744-mile example
- Is equipped with both hard and soft tops
- Comes with original bill of sale and MOT valid into April next year
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction, 30th Jul, 2023
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
We are delighted to again be be running this live event at the Gold Cup.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling on of the team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday, 28th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Saturday, 29th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Sunday Morning, 30th July 2023 9am - 12pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
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