1999 Mercedes Benz SL500 40th Anniversary

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One of 150 UK supplied right hand drive 40^th anniversary special edition SL500 models, finished in Mercedes Designo ‘Variocolour Blue/Green’ with Grey Nappa leather hides and panoramic glass roof

This late production SL500 model was built to celebrate forty years since the launch of the original SL ‘Sports Leicht’ Mercedes and features ‘special edition’ detailing with matching sill mounted kick plates and 18’ AMG monoblock alloy wheels

Powered by the firm’s flagship M119 5.0 litre V8 that developed 322 bhp giving excellent performance, which mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission made it one of the most desirable R129 models constructed

Offered in superb condition and benefitting from a fully documented service history from new, with complete owners bookpack and original service book, full key set and comprehensive history folder

This cherished example has recently been serviced and fitted with a new exhaust system, new catalytic converters and new brake discs and pads on each corner, a true modern classic that is eminently usable