2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500

Description

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 marked the final year of the R129 generation, and this convertible grand tourer was celebrated for its blend of styling, performance, and luxury.

Its design was a mix of classic and 21st century, with a wide grille and angular headlights, a boxy rear end, and a long hood, short deck silhouette featuring elegant character lines. That elegance carried over to the interior, where memory power seats, a sophisticated instrument cluster, and a premium audio system complemented high-end leather and wood trim.

Power came by way of a high-tech, naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, which sent 302 horsepower through an automatic transmission and to the rear wheels. A fully independent suspension and ventilated disc brakes were enhanced by advanced safety systems like stability control. Drivers were both exhilarated and firmly in control during six-second 0–60 blasts — which could become 155-mph top speed runs in only a matter of seconds.

This triple-black 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 wears the AMG Styling Package and 18-inch AMG wheels, and coddles its occupants with Nappa leather and Burred Walnut trim.

Highlights

• Striking black 2001 SL 500 with only 73,658 miles

• 5.0-liter, 24-valve M113 V8 rated at 302 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque

• Five-speed automatic transmission

• Bosch ME2.8 multi-point fuel injection

• Finished in (40) Black with (231) Black Nappa leather interior

• Power-operated black convertible top and removable hard top

• Clean CARFAX History Report

Features

• 18-inch AMG wheels wearing 245/40ZR18 front, 275/35ZR18 rear Michelin Pilot Sport tires

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, oil temp, coolant temp, mpg, and fuel level gauges with clock

• Factory options include:

  • 200A – Leather

  • 231 – Garage Door Opener

  • 241 – Front Seat LH Electric Adjustable With Memory

  • 242 – Front Seat RH Electric Adjustable With Memory

  • 249 – Automatically Dipping Inside Rear View Mirror

  • 254 – Radio MB Audio 30 - USA

  • 309 – Cup Holder

  • 461 – Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend

  • 472 – Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

  • 494 – Version For USA

  • 501 – Outside Rear View Mirror, Right, Heated (R.H.D.)

  • 524 – Paintwork - Preservation

  • 551 – Anti-Theft/Anti-Break-In Warning System

  • 600 – Headlamp Wiper/Washer

  • 731 – Wood Trim, Burred Walnut Root

  • 740 – Black Soft Top Fabric 9001

  • 772 – AMG Styling Package - Front Spoiler, Side Skirts And Rear Apron

  • 774 – Shell Modification For AMG Wheels

  • 794 – AMG Complete Wheels 18x8.5 Front Axle 245/40, 18x9.5 Rear Axle 275/35

  • 810 – Sound System

• Upgrades include:

  • Wiechers strut tower brace

  • European halogen headlights

  • Brembo pads and rotors

  • Beru spark plug wires

  • Transmission shift linkage bushings

  • Crankcase breather hoses

  • All soft top hydraulic cylinders rebuilt by Top Hydraulics

  • All trim pieces for radio antenna replaced for dry rot

Known Imperfections

• Minor curb rash on wheels

• Minor paint chips on nose

• Door ding

• Paint scrape touched up on passenger side front nose

• Light wear on driver seat including one small tear

• Carpet wear in driver side footwell

• Two sun visor mirrors inoperative/broken

• One A/C vent knob broken

Included

• Remote keys

• Valet key

• Maintenance records

• Factory wind deflector

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this three-owner 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 in Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, and Missouri.

The consignor states, “This low-mileage beauty spent its life in Atlanta garages. I am the third owner. The second owner was known to me and had the car since it was purchased at an Atlanta dealer (RBM) at 10k miles. I have all records since 10k. The car is in nice daily driver condition, with no accidents. I have had lots of preventative maintenance done.”

This SL 500 is offered with a clean Missouri title in the seller's name.