This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport shows four owners from new with just 27k miles shown on the odometer. Finished in Glacier White (143) over Blue Nappa Leather (232), power is provided by a 5.0-liter V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Factory equipment includes Xenon headlamps, projector-beam fog lamps, remote central locking, a removable draft deflector, power mirrors, heated multicontour seats, automatic climate control, cruise control and a Bose audio system. Recent maintenance performed by the seller includes an engine oil change. This 1999 SL500 Sport is now offered for sale by the current owner with the original hardtop stand and cover, a clean Carfax report and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The body is finished in Glacier White (143) and features the optional SL1 Sport Package with aerodynamically sculpted front and rear bumpers, side skirts and sport badges mounted to the front fenders. Exterior equipment includes a paint-matched removable hardtop, a power-operated blue fabric soft top with a removable draft deflector, Xenon HID headlamps with automatic level control, front projector-beam fog lamps, heated and power-adjustable door mirrors and remote central locking. No signs of rust or damage are present on the body with no accidents appearing on the Carfax report.
The Sport Package includes upgraded 18” AMG Monoblock thin-spoke alloy wheels which are wrapped in a set of Dunlop Dizerra DZ101 tires measuring 245/40 front and 275/35 rear with 2012 date codes. Minor scratches are visible in the finish of the wheels.
The cabin is trimmed in Blue Nappa Leather (232) with matching blue floor mats and Burl Walnut wood trim which lines the center console, dash and door panels. Both front seats are heated and feature multicontour adjustment with three-position memory. Interior appointments include automatic climate control, cruise control, a power tilt/telescope steering column, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a pop-up roll bar, a 6-speaker Bose audio system and a trunk-mounted 6-Disc CD changer. The seller notes that the CD player occasionally skips when going over bumps.
The blue 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. Digital instrumentation includes an outside temperature sensor, a trip meter and a digital odometer which currently shows just below 27k miles. 6k miles have been added by the current owner over the past two years of ownership.
This R129 is powered by a 5.0-liter M113 V8 which is factory rated for 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed 722.6 automatic transmission. The seller reports that an engine oil and oil filter change was performed in March 2023. Service history from current ownership is included with the car.
This SL500 was first registered in Ohio with later registration reported in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and most recently, California. The Carfax report shows four owners with linear mileage updates from new. No accidents or damage reports appear on the Carfax. This 1999 SL500 Sport is now offered for sale by the current owner in West Covina, California with the original hardtop stand and cover, a clean Carfax report and a clean California title.
For any R129, the SL1 AMG Sport Styling package makes a world of difference. This package added AMG bodywork on this reliable roadster including an AMG front spoiler, side skirts, and the rear apron. The Sport package wheels also increase the curb appeal instantly and help finish the look. The price divide between an SL1 car and a standard R129 is well-documented and shows its desirability amongst enthusiasts. This example, finished in Glacier White over Blue Nappa Leather, also adds the SL2 luxury package providing xenon headlights and heated seats, demonstrating what the Sacco-era Mercedes-Benz roadster should be.
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27 Comments
@704sheen Sorry pressed the thumbs up by mistake.
Congratulations! You bought a beautiful car. Well done.
@704sheen 29k Just went live on BAT.
@704 sheen 29K. k Just went live
@Gryphon12 Mileage?
I have a similar car coming up on BAT.
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@rm3664 This was actually one of my cars. A beautiful car, in a rare color combo, with a solid history. Not just a car, also an investment that can be enjoyed during ownership. GLWA
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@polishadonis You can reach me 626.497.3366 we can arrange a time
@rm3664 How does that work?
@polishadonis possible
Wonder if it’s possible to see it tomorrow?
Underbody photos have been added to the gallery.
@Fiatlux Hi, I got some additional pictures on my phone of the underbody from when I bought the car at the end of 2021 and MB Market is uploading now. Thanks
@Fiatlux Hi, hope you are well. Unfortunately, i am currently out of town and i am not able to fulfill your request. All pictures you've been seeing here are taken by a professional photographer. Let me see if i can ask someone to do this for me, will circle back. Thanks
Can you take pictures of the under carriage and post them here? Thank you.
$19,500 bid placed by @Bo7arebalshamsi
Incredible spec
Nope
Have you put a paint meter on the car?
@704sheen They are all new tries with less than 7000 miles on it .
@rm3664 okay just asking because usually after 10 years with the original o-rings they start leaking even with super low miles. I see the tires are over 10 years old. Are they cracked or dry rotted?
@704sheen I have not replace an o-rings or seal. The car was inspected by 3 professional Mercedes shops and it is in showroom condition. Thanks
Have the 11 or 12 seals/o-rings ever been replaced for the top hydraulics?
The SL1 AMG Styling page transforms the R129 into a really attractive car, a future classic. This one with low miles and a rare color looks great. GLWA!
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@Gaber55 there is no leaks to hydraulic.
Hi are the roof hydraulics leaking?
Happy bidding
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Looks brand new. Cleanest engine bay here in a long time GLWA
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