This 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG was originally delivered to Mercedes-Benz of Bakersfield in California where it remained until relocating to Oregon with the current owner in 2020. The car is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) over Grey (288) leather interior, and is powered by a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a body-color retractable hardtop, burled walnut interior trim, Upgraded Apple Carplay with an Alpine stereo system, Parktronic, dual-zone automatic climate control, bi-xenon headlamps, Keyless-Go, and heated multicontour seats. Recent service includes a new main battery, new auxiliary battery, all new tire pressure monitors, and a multi-point check. This SL55 AMG now has 55k miles and is offered by Keith Martin of Sports Car Market with manufacturer’s literature, two fob keys, a clean Carfax report, a two year subscription to SCM magazine, an SCM hat, and a clean Oregon title.
The car is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) with a body-color retractable hardtop and features the AMG Styling packages including sculpted bumpers and side skirts. Additional equipment includes an automatically-deploying roll bar, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, and quad exhaust outlets. The seller notes a scrape along the under portion of the passenger front bumper. The Carfax report lists no accidents or other damage to the car and the paint is believed to be all original.
Optional 18” AMG Turbine wheels are mounted with Pirelli P-Zero tires that measure 255/40 up front and 285/35 out back showing 2016 and 2018 date codes. The car features an Active Body Control suspension allowing for ride height adjustment, and stopping power is provided by silver-finished AMG calipers over cross-drilled rotors at all four corners.
The interior is upholstered in Grey (288) leather with matching door panels and carpets along with burled walnut trim accenting the center console and door panels. Additional amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, heated multicontour seats, upgraded Apple Carplay, and an Alpine audio system. The power roll bar can be electronically raised or lowered along with the power top. Two original keys accompany the car and the seller notes only one works with the Keyless-Go. A factory windscreen is currently installed to the rollbar and will be included with the sale.
The leather trimmed steering wheel features paddle shifters and frames AMG-branded instrumentation including a 200-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline, and coolant temperature and fuel level gauges. The digital odometer shows 55k miles, approximately 10k of which have been added by the current owner in the past 3 years.
The supercharged 5.4-liter M113k V8 produced 493 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque when new. Recent service includes a new main battery, new auxiliary battery, all new tire pressure monitors, and a multi-point check. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed AMG SpeedShift automatic transmission. Additional underbody photos are viewable in the gallery below.
This SL55 AMG is being offered by Keith Martin of Sports Car Market with manufacturer’s literature, two fob keys, a clean Carfax report, a two year subscription to SCM magazine, an SCM hat, and a clean Oregon title.
Videos below show the hardtop being raised and lowered, driving footage, a walk around, and interior tour.
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17 Comments
Congratulations Tigermam
Congrats all!
Well done and congrats to both buyer and seller! Super clean AMG!
Sheesh. That escalated quickly. Gorgeous example of an SL55 though.
$22,500 bid placed by @Tigerman
$20,250 bid placed by @Jheff123
The Apple Car Play was a $3k upgrade!
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$17,250 bid placed by @Abagliviny
I have lifted the reserve. This car is selling all the way!
The seller has lifted reserve! The car will be selling today!
$17,000 bid placed by @CAbenz
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$14,500 bid placed by @Benicia
As to the reserve, you will find it refreshingly realistic. Bid with confidence and end up owning a great car at the right price.
Just a few hours to go here! I wanted to comment on what a difference it made when I had Apple Car Play professionally installed and the stereo upgraded. The Comand system that comes with the car is very outdated. The first time you fire up the SL55 with Car Play you will feel like you are in a new car. The nav system is what you are used to in your new car, and the hands-free phone is very useful. It really does transform the car. Thanks for all the notes telling me you've enjoy my blogs about the car. It is my first supercar, and it has completely delivered. My son and I took it to Yellowststone National Park twice, and we had plenty of room for soft-sided luggage. The SL just eats up highway miles, and cruising at triple-digit speeds is effortless. This has been a particularly well-take-care-off car. Aside from the profesisional Car Play installation and an extra USB charging port, it is 100% stock. It was owned by a wealthly collector before me, who kept it next to his vintage Bugattis and Ferraris. It has always been stored indoors in a heated garage, with a battery tender on it. In today's market, I believe the SL55 is one of the great values interms of performance per dollar. In the 9,000 miles I have driven this car, including on the SCM 1000 where the guys from the Mercedes Classic Center commented on how original the car was, it has never disappointed me or let me down. At the inspection last week, I told the shop, Burback Motors, to go over the car and let me know if it needed anything. They said it checked out fine. I told them to change the oil, and they said it would be 3,000 miles until the next oil change was need. I maintain my cars by the book, and this has been a great car for me. Whoever the next owner is will surely enjoy it. And I will include a two-year subscription to Sports Car Market and an SCM cap as well! Happy Bidding - KM I'll be around to answer an
Love seeing this on MB Market! I used to watch Keith on the Speed Channel back in the day. Definitely a legend in the automotive world!
$14,230 bid placed by @BontStakeCo
$13,000 bid placed by @Classydriver
I remember when Keith Martin had the itch for this car. He took his time, did his homework, and waited patiently for the RIGHT CAR. Its was loved, and properly stored at all times during his stewardship. I love buying cars from serious collectors/carguys, and the new owner will be buying a car from a legend in this market !!! Best of luck !!! Dean
$12,750 bid placed by @Upsidedown
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Dealer VMI report added at end of photos.
A VMI report from May 2020 has been added to the gallery.
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Love the turbine wheels on any Benz but especially the SL.! They're surprisingly rare to find as well.
@Benicia: we will be glad to include the custom plates with this car. Glad you like SCM'
This is a great car, good color inside and out, and these are very special cars for the price, whatever it turns out to be. I am a fan of Sports Car Market Will the license plate go with the car? Since I am bidding I will not wish you good luck!!!
$10,250 bid placed by @Benicia
Super clean example! Kudos on great photos as well
$10,000 bid placed by @Billcourcy