This 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 shows first registration in North Carolina in May of 2000 where it stayed with the first and only owner until April of 2025. This R129 was sold from Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte when new and now shows just under 28k original miles with clean Carfax history and original paint. Finished in Calypso Green Metallic (279) over a Gray Nappa Leather (238) interior, power is provided by a naturally aspirated 5.0L M113 V8 paired to a five-speed automatic transmission. Features include both SL1 and SL2 packages along with a paint matched removable hardtop. This R129 boasts the AMG Sport styling package, power windows, heated memory seats, Xenon headlights, a gray power soft top, leather steering wheel, a power roll bar, and a BOSE Acoustimass sound system. The included Carfax report shows 8 service history records along with physical service records from new. Front brake pads and rotors were done in preparation for the sale. This SL500 shows just under 28k miles on the odometer and is now offered by the owner with two keys, factory literature, service records, original window sticker, a clean Carfax report, and a clean North Carolina title.
The car is finished in Calypso Green Metallic (279) and features the desirable SL1 AMG Sport package which includes a sculpted AMG front bumper, side skirts, and a rear apron along with factory 18” staggered AMG wheels showing machined lips and painted faces. Also optioned was the SL2 package which sports xenon headlights. This example also features an electric folding gray soft top, fog lamps, and an automatic antenna. The Carfax shows zero accident history damage. There is a minor nick on the edge of the driver and passenger doors. Paint meter readings are included in the gallery.
Factory 18” staggered AMG wheels were optioned with the SL1 AMG package and are finished in silver paint with machined lips and come wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires all the way around with 2009 date codes. The staggered wheels measure 245/40 front and 275/35 rear. The wheels show in good condition with matching silver centercaps. The seller replaced front brake pads and rotors in preparation for the sale.
The cabin features seats trimmed in Gray Nappa Leather (238) with matching dashboard and steering wheel. Burl wood veneer accents on the center console, door panels, and armrest. The walnut veneer shows no discoloration or UV damage. Amenities include power-adjustable heated front seats with position memory, automatic climate control, a factory BOSE head unit with cassette functionality, and an auto-dimming mirror. The $1,820 SL2 Package netted heated front seats and the integrated CD changer.
A leather wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, 7k-rpm tachometer, and clock along with gauges for fuel level, instant economy, coolant temperature, and oil temperature. The digital odometer indicates just under 28k miles.
The 5.0-liter twin-spark M113 V8 was factory-rated at 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 722.6 five-speed automatic transmission. The included Carfax report shows 8 service history records, all at Mercedes-Benz South Charlotte, along with additional physical service records from new. Underside photos have been provided in the gallery below. The car appears to be incredibly original with QC marks on hardware, original bolt plating, and nicely painted, very original control arms and suspension parts.
The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates and an accident/damage-free history. This SL500 shows just under 28k miles on the odometer and is now offered by the selling dealer with two keys, factory literature, service records, original window sticker, a clean Carfax report, and a clean North Carolina title.
In a sea of monochromatic R129s, Calypso Green Metallic is as shocking as sticking a butter knife in an electrical outlet. This color lights your hair on fire and it’s surprising to see a teal come out on a car during the transition into the new millennium where silver was the color to have. Teals were for domestics in the ‘90s. It’s a color that was outdated by this moment in time which makes it rare to see on a facelift R129. The cool gray Nappa leather interior is the perfect compliment to the Adriatic paint color. Paired with SL1 and SL2 packages, one ownership history, original window sticker, clean underside, this R129 is as rare as an Ogygia nymph (Yes, we had to make a Calypso reference).
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24 Comments
@DocRon diamond hands meet glass ceiling
Congratulations to the winning bidder. It is rare for a R129 SL500 to go over 40000 dollars. This may set a new glass ceiling?
Congrats @pamplepample.
What a unique one you got in here…. Congratulations..
Congratulations to @pamplepample. We will be in touch shortly! Thanks everyone!!!
thanks
$42,069 bid placed by @pamplepample
$39,388 bid placed by @alpalco
Here we go!!! Don't pass this one up. There will most likely never be another like this offered again!
$38,888 bid placed by @pamplepample
$38,000 bid placed by @DocRon
Just over 10 minutes to go! Please make sure your browser is refreshed and do NOT wait until the last second to bid. This car will be SOLD today! Good luck everyone!
$36,055 bid placed by @Karlwho
$35,555 bid placed by @DocRon
$33,333 bid placed by @pamplepample
Just over an hour to go! This is a very special R129 that I will be sad to see go! Please let me know if there are any other questions as we progress!
$30,500 bid placed by @Karlwho
@karlwho. Yes! The wind deflector is in like new condition and included!
$30,000 bid placed by @DocRon
$28,277 bid placed by @Karlwho
I’m assuming the wind deflector is intact under the cover in the trunk?
$27,777 bid placed by @pamplepample
hi
@KarlWho. All the top Hydraulics were gone through and rebuilt in 2023!
@DocRon. Zero evidence of any kind. Also, according to Carfax it was never registered in a Zip that was declared a "disaster area". This one is as nice as they come!
Since this car resided in the Charlotte NC area and in 2024 Hurricane Helene hit this area, is there any history or evidence that this car was flooded by the storm?
Absolutely stunning. I need this.
Any indication within the service records of the top hydraulics being serviced?
Dean, It’s truly a unicorn, After getting some great once recently, I feel I have to slam the breaks on purchasing one more, unfortunately (Failed to do so), just bought 2001 Formula edition, that are rare to find, and SL Edition form Europe, then all the sudden Geneva list this one : ) , Seriously not enough space to store
$25,000 bid placed by @DocRon
OMG !!! I tried to have my my people in the tranches try buy this full asking price. We did not succeed !!!Congrats @GenevaMotorCars You guys stepped up to the plate and bought a UNICORN !!! DAMN !!! This is such a beautiful R129 !!! If for some chance on the last day it selling soft, you know we will be speaking. I love the R129, and UNICORN examples are so hard to find !!! This is a UNICORN !!! Best of luck. Dean
I'm strictly 89-92 with 129's most of the time, but this is a real gem.
The car has matching number La Costa 1997 exterior color edition 279. Looking great, seller is making the right choice to list it on MBmarket. I just saw it asking $21K and it seems no one was interested.. 8 days to go, and I believe will see easy $37-$43K Good luck 👍 Such great car to have, low mileage, sport package and unique color will make it even hard to find
$20,000 bid placed by @PSS130
Absolute gem right here!
Additional photos of the soft top have been added to the gallery.
Hello, Will you be posting pictures of the soft top soon?
$15,000 bid placed by @deepgreenmachine