1997 Mercedes SL320 Factory AMG body Not 300SL or 500SL For Sale

Mercedes SL320 1997. Rare factory bodied AMG. Amazing history.

Welcome to the sale of my beautiful R129 Mercedes SL320 in Azurite Blue with cream leather. It has a genuine warranted 143, 206 miles with absolute service history (20 stamps) and receipts for additional work carried out. It has been serviced every year regardless of mileage, MOT till 24th April 2018. I have had major work done on the gearbox, plus oil and filter, costing £700+. The gearbox now has a clean bill of health and super smooth changes.


Previously owned by a female doctor for 10 years, and her husband (also a doctor) before her. I have a sales receipt for the car when it cost her husband £40, 000 on 21/ 06/ 2000. So basically this couple owned the car for the last 17 years, when it was only 3 years old. In fact the husband traded in his old 1979 350sl for this.


First registered on 01/ 01/ 1997, it came with the full AMG pack of front/ rear bumpers, side sills and larger Mercedes rims. These options alone cost close to £10, 000. I have paperwork to prove how much each item cost.

The AMG pack and rims give the car a nice look/ stance; it certainly sits lower than my 1995/ M SL500. The lightly refurbed alloys fill the arches nicely, which makes me think that it may even have the AMG suspension, but I cannot be sure. This was a very well specced and extremely expensive car when it left the factory.


Stamped Service History as below:

Date Mileage Dealer
01/ 01/ 1997 Delivery Mercedes Benz Clearwater

30/ 08/ 1997 933 Mercedes Benz Clearwater

05/ 04/ 1998 9, 044 Mercedes Benz Clearwater

25/ 01/ 1999 18, 177 Mercedes Benz Clearwater

02/ 10/ 1999 23, 489 Mercedes Benz Clearwater

31/ 01/ 2001 25, 946 Mercedes Benz Greenoake

08/ 08/ 2002 30, 067 Mercedes Benz Greenoake

31/ 03/ 2003 33, 945 Mercedes Benz Greenoake

13/ 04/ 2004 40. 070 Mercedes Benz Greenoake

16/ 05/ 2005 48, 095 MB Specialist Classic Autos

16/ 05/ 2006 57, 321 MB Specialist Classic Autos

21/ 05/ 2007 66, 012 MB Specialist Classic Autos

24/ 05/ 2008 74, 281 MB Specialist Classic Autos

19/ 05/ 2009 81, 973     MB Specialist Classic Autos

04/ 06/ 2010 97, 883 MB Specialist Osbornes

02/ 06/ 2011 108, 922 MB Specialist Osbornes

16/ 06/ 2012 118, 906    MB Specialist Osbornes

18/ 06/ 2013 127, 315 MB Specialist Osbornes

12/ 06/ 2014 132, 767 MB Specialist Osbornes

16/ 04/ 2016 136, 850 MB Specialist Osbornes

08/ 07/ 2017 142, 206 Gearbox Speed sensor/ conductor plate, oil and filter etc,


It starts instantly, the legendary MB straight six 3. 2 purrs quietly yet purposefully and drives absolutely beautifully without any knocks, bangs or rattles. It effortlessly glides at licence losing speeds. The power steering gives you feedback at speed and effortless manoeuvre-ability in town.


The auto gearbox changes up/ down smoothly as the day it left the factory. This may have something to do with the fact that gearbox oil and filter has just been changed. Mercedes say that this gearbox is a sealed for life unit, but all the specialists/ experts/ forums say that the oil and filter should be changed every 40, 000 miles, so this has another 40, 000 miles at least till the next change.


It feels really solid; these are the cars people refer to when they say “the last of the truly well-built bullet proof Mercedes” before the tie up with Chrysler in 1999.


The oil pressure is always on 3 bar right from start-up, everything works as it should, including the hard and soft top mechanism. The fabric is in excellent condition. There are no warning lights illuminated on the dash.


The car is very good inside and out, even without a valet. There are no dents, or major scuffs, but please expect to see some marks for a car of this age. The seats are in excellent condition, very supple and only showing very light signs of any wear.


In summing up, this is a very rare factory AMG specced car. The body kit and alloys set it apart from other SL’s. It comes with 245/ 45/ R17 Hankook tyres that have very good tread.


It has been really cherished by its’ previous owners, as shown by the service history and additional spending on it. That is why it looks, drives and behaves impeccably. The interior and exterior are in vgc condition for the age of the car.


I have the leather wallet folder containing the current red V5. All the books, manuals and documentation over the life of the car. I have the two original working keys/ remotes. There is an original and complete tool kit, including the spanner to manually open/ close the roof in an emergency. The boot also houses the wind deflector in its protective cover, warning triangle, first aid kit and a full size MB spare alloy wheel.


This was a fairly rare car in its day but is now getting even rarer, especially with the AMG spec. There are not many out there with this much history, specification and in this condition. Needs absolutely nothing doing for the foreseeable future, depending on usage probably for the next few years. These cars are increasing in value quite rapidly now. Buy one now, enjoy it, look after it, and it will repay you handsomely if you ever decide to part company with it. I have only seen two others with the AMG kit. One was at a place called “Coupe and Cabriolets” for £16, 999, and another one on eBay with a starting bid of £12, 500.


By now you may be wondering why I’m selling it. My work situation has changed and I have to sell most of my toys. I have already sold my X5 and 1995/ M SL500. I may even sell my BMW 840 Ci Sport in the near future.


I can honestly say that whoever views and drives this car will buy it. It will give years of service while increasing in value. It turns heads everywhere it goes,


This is a genuine private sale, so serious enquiries only please. I am happy to discuss/ talk further and entertain requests for more information and pictures.


Thank you for taking the time to read the ad. I’m sure I’ve left lots of things out, please feel free to contact me for any specific information or pictures you may require. I think the car is worth more than my asking price and will only increase in value, but I’m after a quick sale.

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