One lucky Leicester City fan can buy a piece of football motoring history as a Mercedes previously owned by the club’s top striker goes for sale on Auto Trader.
The current owner of the car who’s selling it privately on Auto Trader, said he’d been on the lookout for a Mercedes C63 AMG when he was offered two different models which amazingly had both been owned by professional footballers.
One Mercedes C63 in Metallic White was owned by now retired Zatyiah “Zat” Knight, of Bolton FC, with the other car in Polar White previously owned by Jamie Vardy, who at the time was playing for a Leicester City side fighting relegation in the Premier League.
The car had a number of football grounds programmed in the car’s Sat Nav – along with a dance album which was left in the CD player.
The current owner, Danny Sangster, a private seller based in Essex, said: “What Leicester City have achieved this season has been nothing short of incredible, and it’s been brilliant driving around in a car that I know was previously owned by arguably the country’s best footballer this season.
“But I know there might be a Leicester City fan who would treasure this car as a piece of motoring history – so that’s why I chosen to put it for display on the UK’s largest car marketplace in hope of finding that person.”
The Mercedes-Benz C63AMG is packed with power thanks to a 6.3-litre V8 nestling under the bonnet that kicks out 457bhp – that’s about three times more than the average family hatchback. With all that power the 0-62mph sprint is dispatched in just 4.4 seconds and top speed is limited to a mere 155mph.
The C63AMG is packed with a host of safety kit and driver aids to help make the most of that gargantuan power output on UK roads including Electronic Stability Control, ABS, Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist (helps prevent the car straying out of its lane unintentionally).
Jon Quirk, Auto Trader Editor-in-Chief said: “There’s no two-ways about it – the C63AMG is seriously quick in a straight line and while it may not be the ultimate in race car performance, it can deliver a seriously entertaining drive.”
Jon Quirk added: “The C63AMG comes in saloon, coupe and estate versions but all of them come with that exhilarating acceleration that can thrust you into the back of your seat. It’s similar to the kind of dominating, powerful performance that Jamie Vardy has had on so many of the Premier League teams’ defences this season!”.
Jamie Vardy was bought by Leicester City from Fleetwood Town in 2012 for £1m, and was part of the Leicester team that was promoted to the Premier League in 2014. This season the 29-year old has scored 29 goals, also competing for the Premier League Golden Boot.
The 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG is for sale on Auto Trader for £38,500, and has just over 14,000 miles on the clock with the private seller claiming it has only been used on weekends.
FAQ Section
Is the Jamie Vardy Mercedes C63 AMG still available for daily use?
Yes. Despite its incredible track performance, the Jamie Vardy Mercedes functions perfectly as a road-legal weekend cruiser. It features an array of modern safety systems, including Lane Keeping Assist and ABS, to keep its immense power manageable on public roads.
How many miles are on the Jamie Vardy Mercedes?
The vehicle currently shows just over 14,000 miles on the odometer. The private seller has kept the car in immaculate condition, utilizing it almost exclusively for weekend driving.
Why is this specific Jamie Vardy Mercedes model historically significant?
This car was owned by Jamie Vardy during his rise to fame with Leicester City, bridging the gap between their relegation battle and their historic 5,000-to-1 Premier League title win. It represents a golden era of both British football and naturally aspirated V8 German engineering.
