

This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 is 1 of only 250 40th Anniversary Editions produced and comes finished in designo Quartz Blue Metallic (012) over a Gray Leather (268) interior. This roadster was sold new in Belleview, Washington where it remained registered with the first owner through 2018. Power comes from a 3.2-liter M104 I6 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a Dark Blue convertible top, matching removable hardtop, power-adjustable and heated seats, and a factory stereo with a trunk-mounted OEM six-CD changer. Services under the current owner’s care includes an oil service, new top hydraulics, and a complete replacement of every light bulb in the car to ensure functionality. This R129 now shows just over 87k miles and is offered by the owner in California with factory literature, a factory brochure, a first aid kit, tool kit, 2 key fobs, a Carfax report, and a clean CA title in the owner’s name.
The 40th Anniversary Edition SL was offered in only two colors, with this example being finished in designo Quartz Blue Metallic (012). Exterior features include fog lights, headlight wipers, fender vents, and a single windshield wiper. The body-colored hardtop shows nicely without damage. The top hydraulics were reportedly replaced under the owner's care as well. The paint is believed to be all original and detailed images of the exterior are provided in the photo gallery below. The Carfax report shows minor damage reported in 2024.
The stock 16” wheels show very little wear on the painted faces and machined lips. All four wheels are wrapped in Goodyear tires measuring 225/55 which show 2021 date codes all around. A matching, full size spare is included in the trunk along with the factory hang tag and tool kit.
The cabin features power-adjustable and heated seats upholstered in Gray Leather (268) , while blue designo wood trim accents the center console, steering wheel, and door panels. Cabin features include an OEM car phone, OEM Becker head unit, heated seats, a deployable roll bar, BOSE sound, and side airbags. It shows well with little wear or blemishes noted.
The instrument cluster contains a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and an analog clock along with gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and instant economy. The digital odometer indicates approximately 87k miles.
The 3.2L M104 I6 was rated at 228 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque when new and is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Services under the current owner’s care includes an oil service, new top hydraulics, and a complete replacement of every light bulb in the car to ensure functionality.
This R129 now shows just over 87k miles and is offered by the owner in California with factory literature, a factory brochure, a first aid kit, tool kit, 2 key fobs, a Carfax report, and a clean CA title in the owner’s name.
The seller has included the following videos:
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Wow wow, guys, its becoming interestingThis may go on for a while….$14,750 bid placed by @nnp007
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I can't remember the last time I saw one of these in the wild! the color, the wood, good mileage, absolute chefs kiss to the car. Good luck!$9,500 bid placed by @giantsteps
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@giantsteps yes everything works and is illuminated not burnt out pixels or lights on the dash$9,000 bid placed by @giantsteps
Hello. Confirming there are no burned out pixels on /under the center dash display and all other dash indicators including the infrequently illuminated warning lights are functional Pic Ref 71/124. Also, both fobs are operational.$8,750 bid placed by @rjsdotorg
A video has been added to the listing.$8,500 bid placed by @Pozh
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@nnp007 Yes it does close. Thank you for asking. I hope that helps.I personally saw this car in person at the Mercedes of San Diego, it was there for an inspection and honestly it looks better in person than in the photos, this color is probably one of the best colors that fit r129, the owner is a big time r129 enthusiast who took a really good care of this SL320.Hi Seller., Thanks for the driving video and additional details. Does the panel for the telephone in the center stack close? All pics show it open. ThanksA driving video has been uploaded to the auction.@antonvt We've been informed we'll have a driving video ready today. Thank you for your interest.Dear seller and thembmarket, what about the proper driving videos of at least several minutes? To be frank with you I understood very little from the provided 4- and 10 seconds length (!) videos…Two additional videos have been uploaded to the listing.@antonvt I messaged MB market to upload the rest. They said they’re on it.Dear seller, could you also please post closeup photos of the seats? Seat cushions, sides, front top and back to see the condition of the leather and stitching? Thank you$8,000 bid placed by @babtainy
@antonvt they should be uploading tonight@p2wllc they were replaced by previous owner I use them weekly when I drive the coastSo clean! I wish I had space for another R120. How are the roof hydraulics?Looks as clean or cleaner than the other 40th anniversary one listed at 28.5k looks well maintained$7,750 bid placed by @rjsdotorg
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@R129apprentice I love they way it handles best color combo in my opinion@antonvt yes once I get back to San Diego Monday@antonvt yea I'm traveling currently from thanksgiving I will upload Monday once I get home@antonvt previous owner said it was scratched in a parking lot he didn't share any photos with meArguably the best driving R129 = 722.6 + M104 = pure gold.... Perfect weight distribution for the R129 and to think they only made them for 1 year or so in the United States blows my mind that they don't pack a purchase price punch like a worthy competitor. Not to mention.... this one they only made 250 of!Dear Seller, could you please post driving videos?Dear Seller, could you also please post close pics of left rear fender? Looks like it has a few dintsAnd can you please elaborate on what exactly was damaged in 2024? Do you have pics of the accident? If it’s a fender or bumper scratch - its ok, but the car was rear-ended then the soft top mechanism can be affected… Thank youHi Dear Seller, Do you any proof of services done? Any service papers?@Harrdware its my favorite specHi everyone, My name is Aragon and I'm a passionate R129 enthusiast.. I love cars and there is a lot to love about the R129. In my opinion this car was way ahead of its time. I have noticed an increasing interest in the R129 and I think the interest will only increase even more over time. This particular R129 is very rare (the 40th anniversary edition with the Designo exterior paint and interior trim (the wood trim on this car is in exceptionally good condition)) as only 250 were made in this spec and it's truly a beautiful car to see. This car has been extremely well maintained. I frequently get compliments from so many people when they see the car since it's a modern classic with a timeless look. I'm sure the lucky new owner will too. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have about the car. I will do my best to answer as quickly as possible. Please enjoy the car and good luck bidding. Thank you, Aragon$4,000 bid placed by @Culturecar
Awesome spec. Really rare! Great color scheme. They were badge delete from the factory, however some dealers and owners added badges.