This 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 was purchased in May 2001 and registered in Florida with subsequent registrations noted in Texas through 2023. It shows 4 owners since new and just under 26k miles since new. This SL500 is finished in Black (040) over Black Nappa Leather (231). Power is provided by a 5.0-liter V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a power soft top with a removable paint-matched hardtop, AMG body styling, xenon headlights, power adjustable seats, Bose audio, ESP stability control, cruise control and a leather steering wheel. Recent maintenance includes two rebuilt top hydraulics, a new fuel pump, a new mass airflow sensor, a new antenna, and new Michelin tires. Additionally the glass headlamp lenses were replaced prior to the auction. This SL500 Sport is now offered for sale by the selling dealer in Cypress, Texas with factory literature, original wind deflector, clean Carfax report, and a clean Texas title.

The exterior is finished in Black (040) and features AMG body styling including a sculpted front air dam, side skirts and rear apron. The black fabric soft top is power operated and comes with a removable paint-matched hardtop. The seller does note a small tear in one of the side windows of the soft top. Exterior equipment includes power adjustable side mirrors, integrated front fog lamps, xenon headlamps and a headlamp wiper/washer system. The seller notes no major blemishes on the vehicle and the paint is reportedly original as supported by the included Carfax report. 

Fitted are staggered 18” AMG Monoblock wheels which wear new Michelin tires measuring 245/40 front and 275/35 rear. The wheels show well without any damage or discoloration and feature painted center caps. A spare tire can be found mounted in the trunk with the original tool kit. 

The cabin is upholstered in Black Nappa Leather (231) with Burl Walnut wood trim which lines the center console, and door panels. The wood trim shows no signs of cracking or fading. Both front seats feature power adjustability with three-position memory. Interior equipment includes Bose audio, an original Becker head unit, ESP stability control, automatic climate control and a garage door opener. Factory literature is included in the sale.

The leather steering wheel fronts a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The digital odometer reads just under 26k miles. 

This R129 comes powered by a 5.0-liter M113 V8 which is factory rated at 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.  Recent maintenance includes two rebuilt top hydraulics, a new fuel pump, a new mass airflow sensor, a new antenna, and new Michelin tires. Additionally the glass headlamp lenses were replaced prior to the auction.

The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates and four owners from new. This SL500 Sport is now offered for sale by the selling dealer in Cypress, Texas with factory literature, original wind deflector, clean Carfax report, and a clean Texas title.

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