1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Roadster

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Legendary Mercedes-Benz design chief Bruno Sacco has called the R129 SL-series his “most perfect car.” Sacco’s bold designs earned him several international design awards, including Car Magazine’s “Best Designer” award in 1996. And his sleek SL 500 earned Mercedes-Benz legions of loyal enthusiasts. But the beauty was hardly skin deep: the R129 possessed legendary engineering beyond its powerful engine and smooth transmission: for instance, one pioneering safety feature was an automatic roll-over bar which popped up in just 0.3 seconds when the vehicle sensed a possible crash.

By 1997, the SL 500 was powered by the 5.0-liter, 32-valve “M119” V8 with Bosch LH-Jetronic fuel injection, good for 315 horsepower. Much more of a grand tourer than a nimble sports car, the R129 is an accomplished cruiser with ample performance that pampers its driver and passenger. And the convenient well-insulated convertible top, handy stowage area behind the front seats, and generous trunk make the SL 500 the perfect road-trip vehicle.

This 1997 Mercedes Benz SL 500 Roadster is ready for summer cruising, wearing stunning red paint with a complementary Palomino leather interior.

Highlights 

• Legendary SL 500 in eye-catching red paint 

• 5.0-liter DOHC V8 rated at 315 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque 

• Five-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in (582U) Imperial Red with (264A) Palomino leather interior 

• Dark Brown convertible top 

• Clean CARFAX History Report 

Features 

• 16-inch wheels wearing 225/55R16 tires  

• Fully independent suspension with four-wheel disc brakes 

• Speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, fuel level, and MPG gauges 

• Factory options include: 

  • 241 – Front seat LH electric adjustable with memory 

  • 242 – Front seat RH electric adjustable with memory 

  • 249 – Automatically dipping inside rear view mirror 

  • 251 – Radio MB - exquisite - USA 

  • 309 – Cup holder 

  • 340 – Additional 3rd stop lamp 

  • 415 – Glass roof (R129) 

  • 461 – Instrument with miles indicator and English legend 

  • 501 – Outside rear view mirror, right, heated 

  • 524 – Paintwork - preservation 

  • 551 – Anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system 

  • 612 – Xenon headlights 

  • 746 – Folding top fabric 8023, Dark Brown 

  • 810 – Sound system 

  • 873 – Seat heater for left and right front seats 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint flaws including small paint chips on nose 

• Paint scratch on driver side door 

• Convertible top needs service, goes down but not up 

Included 

• Keys 

• Hard top 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this four-owner 1997 Mercedes Benz SL 500 in Florida, Colorado, and Texas.

The consignor states, “I believe this Mercedes is 100 percent stock. Everything is original including the paint, engine, transmission, Mercedes-Benz phone, and CD changer in the trunk. Nothing has been replaced since I bought it in 2018 from Houston, Texas. This car drives well, has no rust, and has always been garage kept. However due to being 28 years old, a mechanical inspection to check the factory springs, shocks, etc. is recommended.”