This 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 was purchased from Bob King Autohaus Mercedes-Benz located in Wilmington, North Carolina and has since shown registration in Wilmington, North Carolina until 2024 when it was purchased by the selling dealer out of Darien, Wisconsin. Finished in rare Capri Blue Metallic (359) over a Saffron Nappa Leather (234) 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, this R129 boasts AMG Sport styling package, power windows, heated memory seats, Xenon headlights, a blue power soft top, wood/leather steering wheel, a power roll bar, and a paint-matched hardtop. The included Carfax report shows 35 service history records and no history of accident damage. Recent services include spark plugs, air filters, new battery, brake fluid service, and valve cover gaskets This SL500 shows just under 24k miles on the odometer and is now offered by the selling dealer in Darien, Wisconsin with factory literature, tool kit, wind buffer, service records, and a clean North Carolina title.

The car is finished in Capri Blue Metallic (359) 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 dark blue soft top, fog lamps, and an automatic antenna. The Carfax shows zero accident history damage and the paint meter readings back it up with original paint on the metal body work. The soft-top has been replaced with a new unit at some point in time and the paint-matched hardtop accompanies the car. There is a small scratch on the hood and some touchup seen on the boot lid in the gallery. 

Factory 18” staggered AMG wheels are finished in silver paint with machined lips and come wrapped in Michelin Pilot sport A/S 3 tires measuring 245/40 up front and 275/35 in the rear with 2019 and 2020 date codes. The wheels show in excellent condition with one minor knick on one of the rear wheels and like new painted OEM center caps. 

The cabin features seats trimmed in Saffron Nappa Leather (234) with contrasting taupe matching dashboard and steering wheel. Blonde burl wood veneer accents on the center console, door panels, and armrest. Tan “SL” embroidered Mercedes-Benz floor mats cover the tan carpets. 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 driver’s seat shows minimal wear and the original Saffron dyed Nappa leather exhibits no discoloration. The wood also shows in excellent condition. 

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 24k miles.

The 5.0-liter M113 V8 was factory-rated at 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The included Carfax report shows 35 history records. This SL500 comes with service records from Bob King Autohaus where it was serviced up until 2019. In 2022 the R129 received new valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, brake fluid flush, new battery, air filter, and an oil service from an independent European specialty shop.

The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates throughout its life and recent visits to the Mercedes-Benz dealership for services. The seller has included photos of all imperfections in the gallery, detailed underside pictures, and paint meter readings showing original paint. This SL500 shows just under 24k miles on the odometer and is now offered by the selling dealer in Darien, Wisconsin with factory literature, tool kit, wind buffer, clean underside photos with no corrosion, and a clean North Carolina title.