2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Registration Number: RV03 BAU C...

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£19,000 - £24,000

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

Registration Number: RV03 BAU
Chassis Number: WDB2304742F046384
Recorded Mileage: c.36,000 miles

- One private owner from new
- Desirable 476bhp AMG variant
- Virtually fully optioned from new
- Rare Factory Alphard 18" wheels-
- Factory Luggage Holdall
- Complete with service history and book pack

Introduced in 2002, after some five years in development, the R230 Series SL Roadster was an engineering 'tour de force'. Painstakingly modeled on a state-of-the-art supercomputer which enabled the designers to analyse every curve and line, it looked utterly sensational with an air of barely contained aggression that lent a huge road presence. Packed full of sophisticated electronic driver aids which made it immensely safe but also fun to drive, it was an instant hit with press and public alike, and is widely considered to be the best-looking Mercedes for many years. The power-operated aluminium folding roof was particularly admired and would disappear into the top of the boot at the press of a button in just 16 seconds, yet still leave enough room underneath for 206 litres of luggage space. 

Building on this, the stunning SL55 AMG version was introduced. Seriously powerful and massively fast, the supercharged 5.4-litre engine gave 476 BHP and a tree stump-pulling 520lbs of torque. Early owners included the notoriously difficult to please Jeremy Clarkson, who became quite vocal about his enthusiasm for the way his ‘55 drove, the way it looked and above all, the way it sounded. Unsurprisingly the SL55 AMG received rave reviews from many of the contemporary motoring press. Boasting one of the greatest engines of the 2000s and allied to a five-speed automatic transmission, the SL55 sprinted from 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds on the way to a limited top speed of 155mph, although AMG ‘let slip’ that a de-limited yet otherwise standard example had been clocked at 205mph…Visually enhanced via re-profiled bumpers, quad exhaust tips and 18-inch alloy wheels, demand soon outstripped supply. The SL55 is a bonafide modern classic, one which now enjoys something of a cult following.

This super April 2003 registered example, finished in Metallic Black with a matching Anthracite leather interior, Panoramic glass roof and optional Factory 18” Rear Swirling wheels by Ronan, has been in the care of just one private owner from new. During this time the Mercedes has covered just over 36,000 miles, supported by a total of nine service stamps in the book, with the most recent service in the last 1000 miles (B Service).

Offered with full Mercedes-Benz book pack and wallet, a V5c, fitted with both new batteries and with a fresh MoT certificate, this is a fine example of one of Mercedes’ best offerings of the 21st century.