Highlights

This is a Black Series replica
Private plate included in the sale
Genuine AMG GTR 19” front & 20” rear wheels
Recently modified and resprayed SL500
Fitted with wide body kit and scissor door conversion
Regularly maintained with few miles since last service
MOT valid to April 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

If you remember Ebhard Schulz’ remarkable Mercedes-based Isdera Imperator 108i or the jaw-dropping gullwing conversions by Styling-Garage in the 1980s, then this bespoke R230 SL500 is definitely for you. Even if you don’t remember them, but just love one-off specials, then stick with us.

This 2003 SL500 was bought by the current keeper in 2023 and appears to have been converted to the car you see soon after. Work included fitting a wide body kit with big front and rear bumpers and switching the colour to metallic black from the original silver. It suits the car’s menacing visage, as do the 19-inch five-spoke AMG alloys. Inside, the cabin retains the dark blue leather but is trimmed with carbon-effect accents.

Despite the 'V12' badges, beneath the bonnet is Mercedes’ 300bhp 5.0-litre V8. The service book shows the car has mostly been attended to by main dealers, with few miles since the last service. The current MOT runs to April 2027 with no advisories.

Perhaps this intriguing car will upset purists and may be better suited to modified shows than the Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts Club. But when you get a mobile talking point and something unique to enjoy, who cares?

History and Paperwork

First registered 30th June 2003
Six registered keepers
Current keeper since November 2023
Colour change recorded November 2023 from original silver
We understand the car was converted as shown around that time
Service book as shown with service details in photos and summarised below
Factory handbooks and wallet
V5C
MOT valid to 15th April 2027 with no advisories

Service history (further details in photos):

11/20 - 97,058 miles - Compact Cars Service Centre
06/14 - 78,792 miles - Bursleden Motors (Mercedes-Benz specialist)
02/12 - 64,500 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Southampton
02/10 - 49,587 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Southampton
04/08 - 34,116 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Southampton
03/06 - 25,273 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Southampton
11/04 - 10,259 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Southampton

The Condition

Repainted in black metallic in 2023 with some age and marks to note
Paintwork shows a few areas of peeling in photos
Fitted with a wide body kit including arches, skirts and front and rear bumpers
Converted to ‘scissor’ doors which appear to work correctly
Folding hard top (untested)
AMG five-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels in good condition with Dunlop tyres
Badged as V12 Biturbo and SL65 but car is a factory SL500
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on April 2026 MOT
Dark blue leather interior in good condition with some wear to usual high traffic areas
Retro fitted with carbon-effect trim to console and doors
Retains original factory stereo
Fitted with later leather-rimmed wheel with flat base
Space spacer spare wheel in boot

The Mechanics

4,966cc 300bhp V8 engine
Five-speed 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
Service history detailed above
No advisories on April 2026 MOT

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