This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 was sold new in Illinois where it remained until relocating to Florida in 2022. Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) over Black Leather (561), power is provided by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a power operated soft top, power side mirrors with memory, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic climate control, heated power seats and ASR slip control. The convertible top hydraulics have been previously rebuilt. Recent maintenance includes new soft top control module, front brake rotors and pads, battery, tires, and an oil change. This SL500 is now offered for sale by the selling dealer in Winter Garden, Florida with the original manufacturer’s literature, one key fob, one valet key, a clean Carfax report and a clean Florida title.

The exterior is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) and features a fully power operated black fabric soft top. The seller reports the convertible top hydraulics have been rebuilt under prior ownership. Additional exterior equipment includes power side mirrors with memory, headlamp wiper/washers and a retractable roll bar. The seller states that the front bumper and rear quarter panel has been previously repainted and that the body shows no signs of rust.

The 16” 12-hole alloy wheels come fitted with new Advanta ER-800 tires measuring 225/55 on all four corners. ASR slip control is standard equipment and can be manually disabled from a button on the center console. A factory CD changer is located in the trunk along with a full-size spare tire mounted under the floor. New front brake rotors and pads were installed earlier this year. 

The interior is upholstered in Exclusive Two-tone Black Leather (561) and features factory double-stitched leather across the dashboard, doors, center console, and seats. Burl Walnut wood trim lines the center console and door panels. Both front seats are heated with three-position memory. Additional amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, a Becker radio with a trunk-mounted CD changer and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The seller notes normal wear on the driver seat back bolster. Factory Bose speakers are mounted throughout the cabin. 

The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer along with a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The digital odometer currently reads just over 59k miles.

This R129 is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 which outputs 315 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. Recent service performed this year includes a new battery, new front brake rotors and pads, new tires, and an oil service. The convertible top hydraulics have been previously rebuilt along with a new soft top control module. 

The Carfax report shows registration history in Illinois and Florida with linear mileage updates, no accidents or damage reports, and 22 service history records. This R129 SL500 is now offered with the original manufacturer’s literature, one key fob, one valet key, a clean Carfax report and a clean Florida title.