To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 5 February
2020.
Estimate:
€150,000 - €200,000
- Upgraded to 7.0-litre specification AMG V-12
- Boasting 500 bhp with a 297 km/h top speed
- Delivered new to Japan
- Showing less than 28,500 km from new
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.
- Transform�e par monte d'un V12 AMG de 7,0 litres
- Revendique 500 chevaux et 297 km/h
- Livr�e neuve au Japon
- Affiche moins de 28 500 km depuis l'origine
Cette R129 SL d�marra dans la vie sous la forme d'une discr�te SL
600 1998, puis elle fut vitamin�e par AMG Japon pour devenir la
brute, concurrente de supercars, qui est mise en vente aujourd'hui.
Sous le capot, son merveilleux V12 M120 fut aff�t� et port� � 7,0
litres de fa�on � d�livrer le stup�fiant chiffre de 500 chevaux, et
son habitacle se fit agr�menter de garnissages en fibre de carbone
sur mesure, d'un combin� d'instruments et d'un volant, tous de
fourniture AMG. Son syst�me d'�chappement fut lui aussi am�lior� et
sa suspension hydraulique fut mise en accord avec ce surcro�t de
puissance.
Cette SL grise Brilliant Silver, la couleur embl�matique de
Mercedes, avec profusion de cuir nappa gris, est propos�e dans un
�tat absolument extraordinaire qui cache son �ge et son
kilom�trage. Son carnet d'entretien japonais, compl�tement
tamponn�, t�moigne d'une vie pass�e � se faire choyer et dorloter,
avec des entretiens annuels d'une r�gularit� de m�tronome. Elle a
aussi �t� r�guli�rement entretenue en Suisse. La R129 dessin�e par
Bruno Sacco b�n�ficie enfin de la reconnaissance qu'elle m�rite, ce
qui se refl�te sur sa cote. Cet exemplaire extr�mement rare est
tout simplement l'une des versions les plus abouties du mod�le ; il
constituerait un bel apport � toute collection.To view this car and
others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa20.
