Orlando, FL | USA
$16,500
/ USDDescription
2000 Mercedes SL500 very rare triple black, clean title in hand, excellent condition . New canvas top, all the valves and components of the roof new as well. The car is coming with huge service history bills . The top is working as it should! Never been in accidents. 2 owners. Hard top rack, car cover, top hooks for garage, etc…all included. Don’t waste my time! If it’s listed it’s available. See less...
Our Take:
- The 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is part of the esteemed R129 series, widely adored for blending classic elegance with modern technology. Production of the R129 spanned from 1989 to 2001, making this model among the last of its kind before the transition to the R230. For enthusiasts, the "triple black" combination (black paint, interior, and soft top) is particularly striking—like finding a black truffle in a forest of ordinary mushrooms.
- With 109,800 miles on the clock, this SL 500 may seem like it's been around the Nürburgring more times than a racecar driver's favorite helmet. However, considering its age, this mileage is quite reasonable and suggests the previous owners cherished the vehicle rather than simply using it to ferry groceries. The seller's mention of extensive service history bills is music to the ears of any potential buyer, implying diligent maintenance.
- The new canvas top and components suggest that this car has been given a loving touch-up, addressing common areas that can wear over time. The R129's hydraulic roof system, although advanced for its time, is known for its need for eventual TLC (tender loving care, if you will)—a bit like an old jukebox needing a parts tune-up to keep its tunes alive.
- Included extras such as the hard top rack, car cover, and top hooks are like finding bonus items in a collector's edition. They not only speak to the car's completeness but also indicate the seller's meticulousness and passion for preserving the vehicle's integrity. This kind of attention to detail often separates an ordinary sale from one where the car's past feels vividly alive.
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