Lot 5006
2003 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG Convertible
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
With a supercharged 5.4 liter V8 engine producing 493 horsepower, and a five speed automatic transmission with two different modes (normal, and manual). This unit has an aftermarket intake and throttle body spacer, as well as aftermarket headers. Also with Active Body Control, and speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering. The 18" alloy wheels with Continental tires on the rear and Falken tires on the front, both dated 2019.
Exterior paint in Brilliant Silver Metallic, with Ash interior. AMG options include a sport steering wheel, aluminum interior trim, Alcantara suede atop the instrument binnacle and in the headliner, a 10-speaker audio system, silver-face AMG instruments with red needles, and heated leather power sport seats.
Please note, bidders may be subject to a bidding limit. Please review your account and contact the front office for assistance with increasing a bid limit prior to the auction. This lot subject to reserve. For this lot, payment accepted only by wire transfer. 10% buyer's premium for LLA live-online and absentee bidding. LLA will process taxes, title, and registration for NC buyers. For out-of-state buyers, a third-party will handle the processing. Buyer's invoice will include tax, tag, and title fees, along with a document fee of $199 for NC and $399 out-of-state.
Recent evaluation and service from A Better Wrench in Chapel Hill, NC. Secondary air pump, and duct were replaced to correct check engine light. No other apparent issues found.
Current owner has compiled a Binder with all recent provenance, and a scale model in a presentation case.
The following condition report, while thorough, is not exhaustive as vintage cars have inherent wear and imperfections. We welcome personal inspections.
The LED displays in the dash require service by a message, hard to read; only one key present; push to start does not operate, key battery checked *fuse blows when replaced*; *recent observation and area of concern is the air suspension in the front due to age, front shocks will allow the car to drop if sitting for extended times;* TPMS sensors showing warning, no problem with pressures; windscreen with a few small holes; stain in trunk liner; console latch will not stay closed; small brown stain on center console passenger side; some minor knicks to one wheel; no other apparent concerns.
