If you look for a car that can hold its own, when parked next to a Porsche 911 Cabrio, don't look any further. Because the Mercedes SL R230 is regarded by many as the best looking SL that has left Stuttgart after the famous 300SL Gullwing. Last updated in March 2021, this guide tells you everything you want to know about the R230 and its history. It also explains VIN/FIN and data card and offers you a comprehensive buyer's guide. All this is accompanied by great recent non-Daimler AG photos. A German version of this book is available as hard cover here on Amazon. These are some of the topics covered: Development of the R230 Improved safety standards The six- and eight-cylinder engines A problematic SBC and superb ABC The SL55 arrives New V6 and V12 engines The 2006 facelift The 2008 facelift The SL63 replaces the SL55 The SL65 The SL65 Black Series The special editions, from the 2003 Mille Miglia to the 2010 Night Edition The tuning scene, from Brabus to RENNtech The VIN/FIN and data card explained Details of the various COMAND systems Option packages Troubleshooting the vario-roof R230 buyer's guide Which R230 should I buy Technical specifications and production figures This guide ends with a free book offer. Enjoy reading!