Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
A facelift example of the elegant R129-generation SL500, powered by Mercedes-Benz’ superb M119 5-litre quad-cam, 32-valve V8
Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic with a black leather interior, the combination most closely associated with this era of flagship SLs
Supplied new in 1998, this car has had just three owners from new and now shows a modest 85, 996 miles
Complete with both roofs – the electrically operated soft top and the highly desirable, factory-fitted, panoramic glass hardtop
Accompanied by its original stamped service book, recording main dealer servicing up to 2020 and marque specialists thereafter
Will receive a fresh service by Mercedes-Benz Salisbury along with a new MOT prior to the sale
Supplied with its original owner’s manual, service book, print-outs of service schedules, maintenance invoices spanning many years, and a full set of keys
Recently fitted with four new Continental tyres and a stainless steel exhaust. Dinitrol treated. Fitted with upgraded radio providing streaming and Bluetooth, original unit supplied together with hardtop stand
A fine opportunity to acquire a late model, panoramic-roof SL500 in very good condition, undoubtedly a 'modern classic'
