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£30,774
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary Edition
United States • 8 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary Edition is a rare find with only 16k original miles, presented in striking Crimson Metallic. It features desirable options like a matching hardtop and has been well-maintained with a clean Carfax report, making it a standout for collectors.
Condition
8
The car has very low mileage (16k) and is described as being in excellent condition with a clean Carfax report and no accidents or damage. While it has undergone some minor upgrades like European headlights and a Continental stereo, these do not detract from its overall excellent state. It is a limited edition model, which also contributes to its condition rating.
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Automatic
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WDBFA67F0VF153940
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16,000 miles
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
5.0-Liter V8 Five-Speed Automatic Transmission Designo Red Paint Mushroom Leather Upholstery Removable Hardtop Black Soft Top 17" Six-Spoke Alloy Wheels European-Specification Headlights Heated Power-Adjustable Seats Bose Sound System Continental Stereo Trunk-Mounted CD Changer Clean Carfax Report
This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is one of 500 40th Anniversary Edition examples produced for the model year and has resided in California since new.
It now has 16k miles and is finished in Crimson Metallic over Parchment leather.
Power is provided by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment includes a matching removable hardtop, a black soft top, 17″ six-spoke alloy wheels, European-specification headlights, heated power-adjustable seats, a Bose sound system, a Continental stereo, a remote CD changer, and automatic climate control.
This R129 is now offered by the selling dealer in Texas at no reserve with the owner’s manual, a tool kit, a clean Carfax repor...
Points of note
£2,040
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,303
Median Price (Since 2020)
£91,646
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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