2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster
Registration no. not registered
Chassis no. WDD1994761M0019
•Limited edition model commemorating Mercedes-Benz's famous 1955 Mille Miglia victory
•One owner from new
•Less than 100km on the odometer
•Stored since delivery
•Attractive colour combination
Footnotes:
Manufactured between 2003 and 2010, their new SLR supercar allowed Mercedes-Benz and its then Formula 1 partner, McLaren, to showcase their collective experience in the development, construction, and production of high-performance sports cars. Built at Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division, the SLR's engine is a 5.5-litre, 24-valve, supercharged V8 producing 617bhp, making it one of the most powerful ever found in a series-produced road-going sports car. Impressive though this peak horsepower figure is, it is the torque produced by this state-of-the-art 'blown' motor that is its most remarkable feature. The torque curve is almost flat: there is already 440lb/ft by 1,500 rpm and well over 500lb/ft between 3,000 and 5,000 revs.

Needless to say, the SLR McLaren delivers performance figures that are still among the best in its class. Taking just 3.8 seconds to sprint from 0-100km/h (62mph), it passes the 200km/h (125mph) mark after 10.6 seconds and from a standing start takes just 28.8 seconds to reach 300km/h (186mph). The two-seater has a top speed of 334km/h (207mph). The five-speed automatic transmission was specially optimised for very high torque while affording the choice of different shift characteristics using the Speedshift system.

The stylish roadster offered here is an example of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Edition. The '722' refers to the victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia of Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson, whose Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR had the starting number '722' (indicating a start time of 7:22 a.m.). The roadster variant of the 722 Edition was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show as the 722 S. The latter used the same engine and running gear as the coupé together with the standard SLR roadster's folding roof mechanism. Its performance was on a par with that of the closed coupé. The model went on sale in January 2009 and production was limited to 150 units.

Sold new to the current vendor, this 722 S roadster was built to Swiss specifications and comes with a list of the following features among others:

Sienna Pearl paintwork
Silver Arrow beige leather
Red-black fabric soft-top
Garage door opener
Audio 30 APS with radio
Mobile phone pre-installation
Fire extinguisher
Technical modifications (model year 2009)
CD changer
Passenger compartment protection
19' multi-spoke wheels in forged aluminium
19' brake system
Black carbon interior trim
Soft-top mechanism cover
Carbon-fibre bucket-type sport seats XL size
Special red seatbelts
Brake callipers in gold colour
2-tone steering wheel

Offered with copies of its purchase invoice and receipt, the car has spent most of the time since delivery in dry storage, hence its low mileage of less than 100km. This rare and attractive SLR will require re-commissioning before further use.

Please note that if this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 20% and Import Duty at 10% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. The administration for clearing customs is called a NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrival) and costs £350 (plus VAT). Both the Import VAT and NOVA charge will be added to the buyer's invoice. Please note that this fee does not include registering the vehicle in the UK. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released once customs is cleared. If you have any questions regarding customs, please contact the Motorcar Department.

Please note that this vehicle is not offered with a registration document, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction. Please contact the department for further information.
Lot to be sold without reserve.
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If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.Salesroom Notice:
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The condition report is comprised of a range of photos intended to show the cosmetic condition of the vehicle. This is not an engineers or mechanics report. If you would like to attend the sale to see the car in person or send a third party to inspect on your behalf, please contact the Motorcar Department for Condition Images, please use the below link.




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If you have any further questions about this lot or would like to discuss the vehicle in more detail, please contact the consigning Specialist for this lot at the details below.




Richard Stafford


+44 7799 555 681


richard.stafford@bonhams.com