Saw this pop up and thought it was an interesting look. Turns out there is much more than presented.
The seller admitted to making a fake engine badge and the body kit is all sort of confused. But that doesn't stop Collecting Cars and Harris from claiming it's real. I'll let these posts do the talking.
VIN = WDB1290762F146533
The seller admitted to making a fake engine badge and the body kit is all sort of confused. But that doesn't stop Collecting Cars and Harris from claiming it's real. I'll let these posts do the talking.
VIN = WDB1290762F146533
1996 MERCEDES-BENZ (R129) SL73 AMG - 3,027 KM
KEY FACTS
- This Mercedes-Benz SL73 AMG is a very low-mileage example of the incredibly rare high-performance grand tourer.
- It is powered by a naturally aspirated 7.3-litre V12, delivering 518bhp and 553lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.
- This SL73 AMG left the factory as an SL600 before being converted in period to SL73 specification for the Brunei royal family.
- The car was recommissioned following its arrival into the UK in 2017 before being registered with the DVLA in March 2023.
- It is believed to be one of only two right-hand-drive examples produced.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
- The SL73 AMG featured a substantial 7.3-litre derivative of the M120 V12 engine complete with a new crankshaft, titanium pistons, big valve cylinder heads, and a sports exhaust. The engine later served as the powertrain choice for Italian supercar maker Pagani in its acclaimed Zonda.
- Other upgrades for the SL73 included a modified gearbox, an AMG-branded steering wheel and speedometer (the latter reading up to 300km/h), and AMG door sills, carbon-fibre engine cover, rear boot lid spoiler, and revised suspension.
- This example is finished in the special-order AMG shade of Diamond Black Metallic over a black leather-trimmed cabin, punctuated by walnut inlays.
- It rides on a set of split-rim 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres.
- Equipment includes heated and electrically adjustable multi-contour front seats with three-position memory, cruise control, climate control, an electrically deployable rollover bar, height-adjustable suspension with switchable dampers, and a CD stereo.
- Accompanying the sale is the owner’s book pack, recommissioning invoices, removable panoramic glass hard top, wind deflector, spare wheel, and warning triangle.
Factory specification:
- 000U Special Paintwork – AMG Diamond Black Metallic
- 216 Self-Levelling suspension with Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
- 261A Black leather
- 340 Additional 3rd stop lamp
- 341 Additional blinker lamps
- 404 Multi-contour seat, front left
- 405 Multi-contour seat, front right
- 415 Glass roof
- 481 Undershields
- 511 Radio MB Exquisit with traffic news decoder (VK), with RDS (Panasonic)
- 551 Anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system
- 565 Rear seats used on SL models
- 617 Xenon headlamps, left-hand traffic
- 682 Fire extinguisher
- 740 Black soft top fabric 9001
- 807 Change of model year, the last figure showing the new model year
- 819 Boot-mounted CD changer – Alpine
- 882 Passenger compartment protection (infrared)
AMG upgrade components:
- M120 SL73 AMG engine
- AMG body kit
- Aero 3 split rim 17-inch alloy wheels
- Recaro seats
- AMG monogrammed steering wheel
- AMG monogrammed white dial instruments
- AMG monogrammed chrome door sills
- AMG carbon-fibre engine cover
- AMG boot lid rear spoiler
- AMG suspension
- AMG exhaust
CONDITION
- Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition.
- The seller reports that the paintwork was in poor condition upon the car’s arrival into the UK, and that it subsequently underwent a full respray.
- Specific notes from the seller include: some of the interior wooden trim could benefit from being refinished, but were left in their as-acquired condition for the sake of originality.
- The most recent MOT test was conducted on 9 August 2023 at 2,667 kilometres, resulting in a clean first-time pass.
SERVICE HISTORY
- The car has been recommissioned by Mercedes-Benz specialist NJS Solutions of Brands Hatch during the seller’s five-year ownership. This included respraying the bodywork, overhauling the interior and the electric roof, repairing the ECUs and wiring loom, fitting new brake discs and pads, replacing the suspension, refurbishing the wheels, and fitting new tyres.
- The seller reports that all parts fitted were genuine Mercedes-Benz or AMG items.
SUMMARY
The R129-generation Mercedes-Benz SL73 AMG is a hugely powerful and remarkably rare grand tourer, powered by a substantial 7.3-litre V12: the same engine that went on to power the exotic Pagani Zonda. Just 50 examples of the SL73 are believed to have been produced, and this particular car has covered a very low 3,027 kilometres, having been kept as part of a substantial collection within the Brunei royal family. Recommissioned and overhauled upon its arrival into the UK in 2017, it is sure to appeal to discerning marque collectors, and would make a superb centrepiece within any assembly of AMG’s most sought-after models.
The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy.
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