Description

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Supercar Fest 2026 on Saturday the 16th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN. , Introduced in 2002, the R230generation SLClass represented a significant step forward for MercedesBenz, combining elegant design, advanced technology and effortless grand touring ability. The SL500, equipped with the smooth and powerful, M113, 5litre V8 and fivespeed automatic transmission, delivered a refined blend of performance and comfort. With its fully electric 'varioroof' transforming the car from coup to convertible at the touch of a button, the SL offered genuine yearround usability and quickly became one of the most desirable luxury roadsters of its era.This 2003 MercedesBenz SL500 is an outstanding example that stands apart due to its exceptionally low mileage of just 11,120 from new, an extremely rare find for a model that is often used extensively. Finished in Tellurium Silver (Tellurium is a rare, silverywhite metalloid (Atomic No 52) primarily obtained as a byproduct of copper refining) the car presents in excellent condition, consistent with careful storage and minimal use.The interior is equally impressive, trimmed in blue leather that offers a striking contrast to the exterior. The folding metal varioroof is fitted with a 'Panoramic' panel and operates as it should, converting the car swiftly and silently between coup and roadster.This SL500 is offered with its original owners book pack, stamped service history folder, a collection of maintenance invoices and both keys. Importantly, it was serviced at MercedesBenz Brentford in 2025 and the overall presentation, documentation and recent servicing all point to a car that has been cherished and maintained to a high standard.With its elegant colour combination, exceptionally low mileage and strong provenance, this SL 500 represents a rare opportunity to acquire an early R230 in outstanding condition. Increasingly regarded as a modern classic, the R230 combines timeless styling with V8 refinement and sophisticated engineering, and examples of this quality are becoming harder to find.