2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers at The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 on Saturday the 29th of August - Sunday the 30th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. The price indicated is the lower auction estimate.

The R230-generation SL combined Mercedes-Benz's flagship grand touring credentials with advanced engineering, most notably its fully retractable hardtop roof and sophisticated chassis

The SL55 AMG arrived shortly after the R230's introduction, powered by AMG's hand-assembled 5.4-litre supercharged V8 producing approximately 493bhp and 520lb/ft, coupled to a five-speed automatic AMG Speedshift transmission

With 0-60mph in under five seconds, the SL55 offered genuine early-2000s supercar performance while retaining the refinement and comfort expected of a Mercedes-Benz flagship

This example is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over Exclusive Red leather, with the matching red interior providing a particularly striking combination

Showing 81,500 miles from new, the car is accompanied by a good service history file, original book packs and supporting documentation

Recent attention has been given to the ABC suspension system, with the system refreshed and known issues addressed to ensure correct operation

The interior retains its characteristic combination of leather, aluminium trim and AMG detailing, alongside electric seats, climate control and the expected grand touring equipment

The car presents as an honest and usable example rather than a showpiece, with some age-appropriate wear consistent with its mileage, but remains fundamentally sound and well cared for

An increasingly recognised modern AMG classic, the SL55 offers an impressive combination of supercharged V8 performance, open-top motoring and long-distance usability in a particularly accessible package