This 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 was initially purchased and sold in Florida where it remained through 2006 when it moved to Illinois. Subsequent registrations are shown in Illinois from 2007 through the present with 4 owners documented from new until it was purchased by the selling dealer out of Darien, Wisconsin. Finished in rare Firemist Red Metallic (548) 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 black power soft top, wood/leather steering wheel, a power roll bar, and a paint-matched hardtop. The included Carfax report shows 10 service history records from new. The selling dealer performed a comprehensive inspection upon acquiring the SL and found no current needs or mechanical issues. This SL500 shows just under 16k original miles on the odometer and is now offered by the selling dealer in Darien, Wisconsin with factory literature, tool kit, wind deflector, an inspection report, service records, and a clean Illinois title.
The car is finished in Firemist Red Metallic (548) 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 black soft top, fog lamps, and an automatic antenna. The Carfax shows one incident reported in 2002. Detailed photos of the exterior including body, paint, and trim are included in the gallery along with paint meter readings.
Factory 18” staggered AMG wheels are finished in silver paint with machined lips and come wrapped in Michelin Pilot sport A/S tires measuring 245/40 up front and 275/35 in the rear. While the tire integrity and tread show well, the date codes display 2006 manufacture dates. The seller has offered $1,200 towards new tires for the auction winnder. The wheels show in excellent condition.
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. Beige OEM velour 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 16k 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 10 history records. The selling dealer performed a comprehensive inspection upon acquiring the SL and found no current needs or mechanical issues. Records included in the sale are from the aforementioned dealer-services and photographed in the gallery.
The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates throughout its life and regular dealer services under prior ownership. Included in the listing are detailed photos of the exterior, interior, both tops, the underside, trunk, and engine. This SL500 shows just under 16k original miles on the odometer and is now offered by the selling dealer in Darien, Wisconsin with factory literature, tool kit, wind deflector, an inspection report, and a clean Illinois title.
The seller has included the following video:
Late model R129s with SL1 and SL2 and low mileage in an interesting color with a rare interior leather option are getting harder and harder to find. They are arguably the most desirable to people wanting to get into their first youngtimer Sport Leicht when they have a good budget to work with and patience on their side. SL1 fetches the AMG body kit and staggered wheels which is getting difficult to find. The cherry on top is this car having SL2 package which nets Xenon headlights and heated seats – a must on a grand touring roadster. The wind buffer in the trunk makes these amazing cruisers when the weather gets chillier in the autumn. The SL2 package means you get a whole extra season out of these cars before having to install the hard top for winter. Firemist over Saffron makes this a unicorn in the sea of SLs on the market. It’s going to be a long time before another one like this hits the market again. We’re salivating over this one.
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2 Comments
Hi I live in Powers lake ,Wisc .would it be possible to inspect the car next week$15,000 bid placed by @jrviktora1985
What a stunning and original R129. Very rare and elegant color… I believe they made a handful of cars in this color, including the E55.