In August 1988, it was delivered to its first and only owner-driver. Since then, this red Mercedes convertible has enjoyed outings during the warmer months. Now it is looking for a new home.
There are many ways to show your appreciation for a Mercedes SL. Keeping one for almost four decades is a pretty convincing example.
The story began at Thitusons Bil AB in Värnamo, Sweden. Over the years, the car has seen regular but modest use. Today, the odometer reads 150,770 kilometres, and the service book reflects years of care, with neatly recorded stamps and notes.
Red paintwork, light leather upholstery and gleaming wood trim. And at the centre of it all, a working Blaupunkt Melbourne radio-cassette player. The next owner may want to follow their purchase with a visit to the cassette boxes at the local flea market.
You will, however, have to do without electric windows and air conditioning. The soft top folds manually, and a hardtop is included.
Under the bonnet, a three-litre straight-six is paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox. Our inspector Peter Sundfeldt particularly appreciates the car’s solid feel on the road and its well-preserved overall condition.
After 38 years with the same owner-driver, it is time to hand over the keys. The car has an estimated value of SEK 260,000–300,000, and bidding closes on 18 November.
Read more about the car and browse Peter Sundfeldt’s photographs here.
