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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster, 2008

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Chassis No.: WDDAK76F78M001546

Engine No.: 15598060001614

Location: Paris, France

€331,250 EUR | Sold

  • Just over 6,000 km from new
  • Recent major service at Mercedes-Benz Brooklands
  • Desirable specification

For 2007, Mercedes-Benz added even more drama into the SLR by introducing the SLR McLaren Roadster. Whilst the roof was removed, the ‘swing-wing’ doors remained, hinged to the A-pillars rather than the roof itself. Looking to not lose an ounce of excitement over the original SLR, engineers spent lots of time focusing on the car’s structural rigidity, and Mercedes claims that the drop top is just as rigid from the coupé. With a top speed of over 300 km/h, at its time, this was one of the fastest and most exciting convertibles money could buy.

Born as a U.S.-specification model, this specific SLR McLaren Roadster first arrived in the U.S. in late 2007. Built for the 2008 model year and finished in desirable black on black leather with red stitching, it was delivered new to Mercedes-Benz of Manhattan and then to its first owner in July of 2008 in Massachusetts. It remained with one owner until 2010 and at that time, it had been driven only 2,995 miles from new. In 2016 this SLR was imported into the UK by a known collector and was immediately entrusted to Mercedes-Benz Brooklands (the UK service center of excellence for SLR McLarens). The car has now been converted to EU specifications along with EU taxes paid.

Importantly, this SLR has received a major, engine-out, eight-year service by Steve Perret at Mercedes-Benz Brooklands at a cost of over £27,000 and is accompanied by invoices stating exactly what work was carried out. When serviced, the car had a mileage of 3,400 miles. Today, the car currently shows 3,728 miles on its odometer, or just over 6,000 km from new, and is in wonderful condition throughout. It has also had a treatment at Topaz Detailing London at a cost of over £3,000. This SLR Roadster is a great example of the partnership between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, and it is now ready to be driven and enjoyed. We have no doubt the new owner will have many years of great experience in this rare example.

En 2007, Mercedes proposait une SLR encore plus spectaculaire avec la SLR McLaren Roadster. Même si le toit avait disparu, les portes en élytres subsistaient car elles étaient articulées sur les montants avant et non pas sur le toit lui-même. Cherchant à ne pas perdre une once des qualités sportives de la SLR d'origine, les ingénieurs avaient consacré beaucoup de temps étudier la rigidité de la voiture, ce qui a permis à Mercedes d'affirmer que la version ouverte était tout aussi rigide que le coupé. Avec une vitesse de pointe dépassant 300 km/h, c'était alors une des voitures décapotables les plus excitantes et les plus rapides disponibles sur le marché.

Née aux spécifications américaines, cette Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster est arrivée aux États-Unis à la fin de 2007. Produite comme année-modèle 2008 et peinte de la désirable combinaison de teinte noire avec sellerie en cuir noir et surpiqûres rouges, elle a été livrée neuve à Mercedes-Benz Manhattan, puis à son premier propriétaire en juillet 2008 dans le Massachusetts. Elle est restée entre les mêmes mains jusqu'en 2010 et, à cette époque, elle n'affichait que 2 995 miles d'origine. En 2016, cette SLR était importée au Royaume-Uni par un collectionneur connu, et immédiatement confiée à Mercedes-Benz Brooklands (le service d'entretien d'excellence pour les SLR McLaren). La voiture a été alors convertie aux spécifications européennes, et les taxes d'importation ont été payées.

Il est important de noter que cette SLR a bénéficié d'une révision majeure, avec dépose moteur, par Steve Perret, chez Mercedes-Benz Brooklands, pour un coût total de 27 000 £. Des factures permettent de constater précisément les travaux qui ont été effectués. Au moment de cette révision, le compteur de vitesse affichait 3 728 miles, soit un peu plus de 6 000 km depuis l'origine, et la voiture est en superbe état à tous points de vue. Elle a également reçu un traitement chez Topaz Detailing London, pour plus de 3 000 £. Cette SLR Roadster est un témoin magnifique de la collaboration entre Mercedes et McLaren, et elle est maintenant prête à prendre la route. Le nouveau propriétaire connaîtra à coup sûr de nombreuses années de plaisir et de sensations fortes au volant de ce rare exemplaire.

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