Mercedes-Benz SL 1997 - 500 2dr Auto

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’s 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 85,000 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,Presents in very good overall condition, consistent with its age, mileage and careful ownership history,A fine opportunity to acquire a late model, panoramic-roof SL500 in very good condition, undoubtedly a 'modern classic' ,