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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary Edition

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Listed byautowerkesinc
Fallston, Maryland 21047Automatic
SoldDec 27, 2022
Sold for$14,250

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Summary
This rare 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is one of only 500 40th Anniversary Edition examples, finished in striking Designo Red over beige leather. Showing 84k miles (total unknown due to instrument cluster replacement in 2017), it features a recently replaced black soft top and a body-color hardtop. Noteworthy condition points include wear on the leather seating surfaces and cracked steering wheel lacquer.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
474 (9%)
10/26/2026
Color
Designo Red
2 (<1%)
8/8/2026
Transmission
5161 (97%)
11/10/2026
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Listing history

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  • 12/27/2022
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    $14k
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Top Comments
kurt0811 .....and now I have to tell my wife... :)
Cali_MG @kurt0811 At least you didn’t overpay…
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