Mercedes 500 SL - 1985
R107
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 60.000 - 70.000
Sold for € 74.750
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018
- Single family ownership from new
- Fully optioned
- Automatic transmission
- Full Mercedes-Benz service history
- Registered in the Netherlands
Luxuriously equipped and superbly finished in the best traditions of Mercedes-Benz's top-of-the-range models, the 500 SL convertible and 500 SLC coupé were introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1980 alongside the outwardly similar 380 SL/SLC. The '500' featured the all-alloy overhead-camshaft V8 engine that had debuted in the 450 SLC 5.0 of 1977; more powerful yet less thirsty than the existing V8, this new 5,0-litre unit produced 240 bhp at 5.000 rpm, an output sufficient to propel the 500 SL to 225 km/h (140mph). Although shorter in the wheelbase than the 450, the newcomer retained its predecessor's attractive and long-established body style, which now featured spoilers front and rear. The state-of-the-art running gear too remained essentially unchanged, though improvements were made to the all-independent suspension and to the brakes. Four-speed automatic transmission was standard.
Enjoying all the benefits of single family ownership from new, this meticulously cared-for, Mercedes-Benz dealer-maintained 500 SL convertible has covered a mere 88,060 kilometres from new and is presented in commensurately excellent condition. Fully optioned (list available), it comes complete with all books and tools, plus rare Mercedes-Benz accessories to include a picnic set, blanket, luggage trunk, and umbrella. Accompanying documentation consists of Netherlands registration papers, technical inspection certificate, and full Mercedes-Benz service history including bills.
Mercedes 500 SL - 1985
R107
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 60.000 - 70.000
Sold for € 74.750
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018
- Single family ownership from new
- Fully optioned
- Automatic transmission
- Full Mercedes-Benz service history
- Registered in the Netherlands
Luxuriously equipped and superbly finished in the best traditions of Mercedes-Benz's top-of-the-range models, the 500 SL convertible and 500 SLC coupé were introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1980 alongside the outwardly similar 380 SL/SLC. The '500' featured the all-alloy overhead-camshaft V8 engine that had debuted in the 450 SLC 5.0 of 1977; more powerful yet less thirsty than the existing V8, this new 5,0-litre unit produced 240 bhp at 5.000 rpm, an output sufficient to propel the 500 SL to 225 km/h (140mph). Although shorter in the wheelbase than the 450, the newcomer retained its predecessor's attractive and long-established body style, which now featured spoilers front and rear. The state-of-the-art running gear too remained essentially unchanged, though improvements were made to the all-independent suspension and to the brakes. Four-speed automatic transmission was standard.
Enjoying all the benefits of single family ownership from new, this meticulously cared-for, Mercedes-Benz dealer-maintained 500 SL convertible has covered a mere 88,060 kilometres from new and is presented in commensurately excellent condition. Fully optioned (list available), it comes complete with all books and tools, plus rare Mercedes-Benz accessories to include a picnic set, blanket, luggage trunk, and umbrella. Accompanying documentation consists of Netherlands registration papers, technical inspection certificate, and full Mercedes-Benz service history including bills.