Unveiled at the March 1989 Geneva Motor Show, the new Mercedes-Benz R129 Series SL range was beautifully engineered. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell, its sophisticated, all-round independent suspension (double-wishbone front/five-link rear) was augmented by a host of active and passive safety features including electronic stability control, ventilated disc brakes, adaptive-damping shock absorbers, front airbags and an integral rollover bar that deployed in less than a third of a second if the car ever sensed an impending flip. Suitably cosseting, the convertible's impeccably built cabin consisted of a fully automated power hood and featured such advancements as memory seats, electric windows/mirrors and an adjustable steering column. Yet lurking beneath all the luxury and refinement was a performance orientated sports car.

This lovely Mercedes-Benz 320 SL was purchase by the current owner fifteen years ago when the mileage was only 54,000, since then she has only added circa 7,500 miles to the odometer. The car has a very good service history with stamps in the service book and a file of invoices from marque specialists John Griffiths Ltd. Finished in Tourmaline Green with matching hardtop and beige leather interior, the car has been fitted with a Pioneer Sat Nav and is supplied with a V5 registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in September 2026, the complete handbook pack with service book, two keys and a file containing invoices for the work that has been carried out. This very good example is ideal and reliable convertible for the up-and-coming summer. Consigned by John Tomlin

Lot details
Year: 1995
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 320 SL
Registration: J20 CJC
Chassis No: WDB1290632F119024
Engine No: 10499122013433
Odometer: 61,513

* A very good example
* Good service history