This 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 is one of 550 Silver Arrow editions produced and was first sold in 2009 by Courtesy Motors of Chico, CA for a total price of $112,450 according to the original window sticker. The car is finished in Silver Arrow Metallic (777) over a Red (807) Nappa leather interior and powered by a 5.5-liter V8 paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-retractable hard top with a glass roof, the AMG styling package, bi-xenon headlights, climatized seats with neck warmers, Keyless-Go, navigation, and more. Service under current ownership includes a new ABC pump w/ABC service, new Continental tires, new front & rear brake rotors/pads/sensors, new engine mounts, and a new crankcase vent valve. This Silver Arrow shows 82k miles; 30k of which have been added by the current owner. This limited-edition roadster is offered by the seller in Washington state with the original window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Washington title.
The car is finished in exclusive Silver Arrow Metallic (777U) and features unique bumper covers and side skirts as part of the AMG styling package. Additional equipment includes bi-xenon headlights and fog lamps as well as front and rear parking sensors. The power-retractable hard top houses a glass roof and is photographed both raised and lowered. Photos in the gallery demonstrate light wear marks visible on the black trim surrounding the retractable top’s rear glass.
Optional 19″ AMG wheels are wrapped in 255/35 and 285/30 Continental ExtremeContact Sport Plus tires with 2020 and 2021 date codes. Service records demonstrate that the ABC pump was replaced in 2021 along with a full ABC flush & filter service. The front and rear brake pads, rotors, and sensors were also replaced in 2020 according to the included records.
The cockpit is upholstered in Red leather (807) accented by two-tone trim, and a Silver Arrow Edition plaque is mounted on the center console. Amenities include a power-raising roll bar, heated and cooled multi-contour seats with Airscarf, Keyless-Go, dual-zone automatic climate control, a Homelink universal garage door opener, satellite radio, and a navigation system. Significant wear on the driver’s bolster is shown in the gallery.
Dual gauge binnacles house a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and an odometer showing just over 82k miles; approximately 30k of which have been added by the seller.
The 5.5-liter M273 V8 was factory-rated at 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque when new. Maintenance performed under present ownership includes new engine mounts, a new crankcase vent valve, new oil filter housing gaskets, and a new differential output shaft seal. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission with a manual shift mode that can be operated via paddles on the steering wheel or through the speedshift option on the shift lever.
Underbody photos show the OEM mufflers have been deleted but are in good shape and included with the sale, according to the seller.
Manufacturer’s literature, the original window sticker and two key fobs are included in the sale along with a partial service records.
The February 2022 Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists emissions testing, registration, and service history with three prior owners in California, Oregon, and Washington state.
A startup video demonstrating the exhaust note w/muffler delete can be viewed below along with a video demonstration of the convertible top operation.
By the time the 2009 updates rolled out for the facelift SL, the R230 was already 6 years into successful sales and production. Many pre-facelift drivers were trading up and at the time of launch, the MSRP for a base SL550 was $98,500 before destination and delivery charges. That meant every buyer was spending $100k minimum on their new 2009 SL; so adding on the additional $14,000 for the Limited Edition Silver Arrow package made this among the top non-AMG Mercedes that one could buy in 2009. The striking color combination – only available on one of these 550 limited models – evokes all the classic styling of the SL and Silver Arrow models of years past. With value on prior Silver Arrow’s increasing to collector status, these R230’s are surely right behind them and will provide incredible driving enjoyment along the way.
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12 Comments
@Maxton Now that would be a killer combo!
@FrankT right? I have an R129 Silver Arrow in the garage....it has an empty spot next to it!
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Love the facelift versions. Don't see these very often at all. Plus it's a silver arrow
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@packard56 , the clunk noise was part of the leaking abc pump, once the abc pump was replaced that noise went away.
Has the clunk noise mentioned by the mechanic who performed the ABC replacement been addressed?
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@str8tth thank you! Yes it’s one of a kind. I have not gotten any estimates for the repair of the seat bolster.
Beautiful and unique SL. Have you received any opinion or estimate on the repair/replacement of the driver's seat bolster?
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@Sayonjahan thank you for you interest, it does not look like your bid went through
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@1Blindman1 Front tires were replaced on 2/22/2020 (255/35/19) and back tires were replaced on 3/3/2021 (285/30/19). Tires are Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06. Yes, only OEM parts were used.
Front tires were replaced on 2/22/2020 (255/35/19) and back tires were replaced on 3/3/2021 (285/30/19). Tires are Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06. Yes, only OEM parts were used.
Can you provide tire dates and type ? Also were all the replacement parts used OEM ?