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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary

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Neptune, New Jersey 0775339,000 milesAutomatic
SoldJun 14, 2019
Sold for$16,750

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Summary
This 39k-mile 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a rare 40th Anniversary roadster, one of 500 finished in Crimson Metallic over Parchment Exquisite leather. It features a 5.0-liter M119 V8 and has received recent maintenance including a soft top hydraulic rebuild and transmission service. The car comes with a color-matched hardtop and a clean Carfax report.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
471 (9%)
10/26/2026
Color
Crimson Metallic
22 (<1%)
9/9/2026
Transmission
5099 (97%)
11/7/2026
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Jun 14, '19

Listing history

4 appearances
  • 9/3/2026
    Low Miles No Miles
    Withdrawn
    $29kview
  • 9/3/2026
    ClassicCars.com
    $29kview
  • 10/3/2019
    Bring a Trailer
    Withdrawn
    —view
  • 6/14/2019
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $17k
Bid History
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Bids
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Comments
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Top Comments
zmega I own a 40th Anniversary SL500, so I am not an unbiased observer. However, I have seen my car next to a Silver Arrow, and ... View more
Klasic01 @Middie - +1, as in M119 + 1 = M120 then you have the right motor..... Not that there is anything wrong with the M119, ... View more
Jojojojo nice deal.. Can you imagine a 1997 911 with 39k going for this kind of $$$
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