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SouthwellThe Classicwise Collection is a company formed by Sam Fretwell after he became unable to continue in his employment as a result of injuries sustained as the innocent party in a near fatal road accident in May 2012. Sam has grown up around classic cars and knows all about them as his father used to import rust-free European sports cars from California USA and also built up a successful Porsche 911 sales and service business in the 1990’s. Since leaving school in 2007 Sam worked for the family business Weonlymot.co.uk, initially on reception at the various branches, but then became one of the youngest people ever to become an authorised MOT tester, and then by the end of 2011 was promoted to Branch Development Manager. He had identified, equipped and just opened his first new weonlymot.co.uk branch in Grimsby and was on his way back from there to the Ollerton head office when he involved in the horrific accident. Calling upon his father’s experience in addition to that already amassed himself, Sam’s intention is to establish himself and his company in the classic car business offering initially classic car service and repair, alongside vehicle sales & brokerage. He hopes to be able to offer classic car storage and enclosed transportation as the business develops at Bypass Garage Epperstone. The Classicwise Collection are always interested in any classic vehicle from the early 1900’s to the 1990’s. The images to the right were taken in December 1997 the little chap is Sam. The late twice Le Mans Race winning team boss Tom Walkinshaw pictured taking delivery of his fully restored and upgraded ‘rubber-bumpered’ MGB from Sam’s father. Mr Walkinshaw had purchased this for his own father in law’s 70th birthday.
Here we have a beautifully presented MercedesBenz SL600 (R129), first registered in 1995 and finished in an elegant metallic blue, paired with a light grey leather interior and a contrasting navy blue soft top.With 128,000 miles recorded and eight former keepers, this SL600 wears its history honestly and proudly. Beneath the bonnet sits the jewel in the crown MercedesBenzs legendary 6.0litre M120 V12, a powerplant that perfectly represents the brands noexpensespared era. Turbinesmooth, immensely refined and effortlessly muscular, it delivers its performance in a relaxed, cultured manner, making this SL every inch the longlegged grand tourer it was designed to be.The exterior presents extremely well, the metallic blue paintwork suiting the timeless R129 lines beautifully. Panel fit and stance are exactly as they should be, sitting on correct factory alloy wheels, while the navy blue fabric hood complements the car perfectly and completes the understated, periodcorrect look.Inside, the cabin is a wonderful place to spend time. The grey leather upholstery remains comfortable and inviting, offset by classic Mercedes wood trim and that unmistakable sense of solidity that defined the marque in the 1990s. Everything feels engineered rather than assembled, with a level of build quality that modern cars rarely replicate.Further to 2021, the car benefits from a welldocumented maintenance history, supported by a number of invoices. These include rectification of ABS and ASR issues, the fitment of new tyres and a full fourwheel alignment in 2022, followed by a major service carried out in 2023. The history reflects continued care and sensible ownership, focused on keeping the car properly sorted and usable.Prior to sale, the SL600 will be supplied having undergone a full workshop health check, a fresh service and a brandnew MOT, ensuring it is fully prepared for its next custodian to enjoy with confidence.Now firmly emerging as a modern classic, V12 R129 SLs are becoming increasingly hard to find. Offering understated luxury, effortless performance and genuine engineering gravitas, this is a flagship Mercedes from a golden era. Book a viewing today our coffee pot is always hot!.