1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 40th Anniversary Edition
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is sold for $30,500 on Cars & Bids. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz R129 SLauction.
This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 40th Anniversary Edition is a remarkable tribute to the iconic 300 SL Roadster, with only 250 units produced. With just 9,000 miles on the odometer, this car is in exceptional condition, featuring a power-operated soft top, a factory hardtop, exquisite leather upholstery, and a premium Bose sound system. The R129 generation is known for its blend of modern performance and classic styling, making it a desirable choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This example has been well cared for, with no reported accidents or major issues, making it a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to own a piece of automotive history.
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: R129 SL
- Year: 1997
- Transmission: Automatic (5-Speed)
- Engine: 3.2L I6
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
- Exterior color: Quartz Blue Metallic
- VIN: WDBFA63F8VF152900
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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 40th Anniversary Edition — Friday's Watchlist valuation summary
This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 40th Anniversary Edition is a remarkable tribute to the iconic 300 SL Roadster, with only 250 units produced. With just 9,000 miles on the odometer, this car is in exceptional condition, featuring a power-operated soft top, a factory hardtop, exquisite leather upholstery, and a premium Bose sound system. The R129 generation is known for its blend of modern performance and classic styling, making it a desirable choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This example has been well cared for, with no reported accidents or major issues, making it a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to own a piece of automotive history.
- Sold price
- $30,500
- Fair value estimate
- $21,742
- Fair value range
- $21,652 - $21,923
- Confidence
- LOW
- Comparable sales analyzed
- 3
- Deal verdict
- overpriced
- AI predicted hammer price
- $19,300
- Condition
- Very Good (7.5/10)
- Bids
- 49
- Listing views
- 4,011
Highlights
- Highlights:
- This SL320 is one of 250 40th Anniversary Editions built to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1957 300 SL Roadster.
- The odometer on this SL320 currently displays approximately 9,000 miles, and the attached Carfax history report contains some gaps, though it lists no accidents or mileage discrepancies for the duration of the report.
- According to the window sticker provided in the gallery, this SL320 cost $80,195 new. A partial list of notable factory equipment includes 16-inch wheels, a power-operated soft top, a factory hardtop, Exquisite leather upholstery, heated seats, and a Bose sound system. The selling dealer reports no notable modifications.
- Mercedes-Benz sold the R129-generation SL from 1990 to 2002. Related to the W124 under the sheet metal, the R129 is quicker and more modern than its predecessor, the long-lived R107 model, yet it's far simpler than the R230 model introduced in 2003.
- Power comes from a 3.2-liter inline-6, rated at 228 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission.
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