1997 | Mercedes-Benz SL 500

Highlights

• Celebrity car - 1st owner (NBA Legend - Michael Jordan)
• Clean CARFAX confirming low mileage and damage-free history
• Matching numbers engine and transmission
• All duties and VAT paid, with USA title and EU import documentation
• Fully glassed - hardtop

Introduction

The R129 Mercedes-Benz SL represents a clean, elegant progression from the market-leading R107 before it. This balanced statement of executive styling and top-notch build quality has rightfully earned its place as a true modern classic. There's no wonder enthusiasts still clamor for these magnificent machines, which continue to endure in remarkable numbers on roads worldwide.

History and paperwork

This exceptional 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 500R has a remarkable provenance that sets it apart from all others. Manufactured in February 1997 and first registered in June 1997 to Juanita Jordan, wife of basketball icon Michael Jordan. This vehicle represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of automotive and sports history.

• Built and delivered in June 1997
• Registered in 1997
• Clean CARFAX report confirming low mileage and damage-free history
• USA title and EU import documentation available
• Matching numbers engine and transmission

Condition

This fine example made its journey across the Atlantic from the United States in 2021, accompanied by an impressively detailed Carfax report. With documented coverage of 53 000 miles across 4 service records, this SL boasts a clean, accident-free history with only two careful keepers from new. Having now completed its transition to European roads, this American-market Mercedes represents a superb opportunity to experience pre-millennium German engineering at its finest.

The Specification

The R129 generation SL is widely considered one of Mercedes-Benz's most timeless designs. This example features the elegant Sportline package, offering the perfect balance of luxury and athleticism that defined '90s Mercedes elegance. The vehicle comes with both a powered convertible soft top and the highly desirable glass hardtop for all-season versatility.

This SL 500R comes comprehensively equipped with:

• Electric heated seats
• Comprehensive airbag system (driver, passenger, and door-mounted)
• Power windows
• Electric convertible roof operation
• Removable glass hardtop

The Mechanics

This 1997 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL represents the perfect opportunity to experience one of Stuttgart's most celebrated grand tourers - a vehicle that continues to deliver the perfect balance of luxury, performance, and unmistakable presence that defines the Mercedes-Benz legacy.

Under the hood resides Mercedes-Benz's magnificent 4,966cc V8 powerplant:

• 316 horsepower of smooth, effortless performance
• Refined automatic transmission
• Advanced ABS and traction control systems
• Power steering and brakes for effortless control
• Reported to be in excellent working order with no mechanical issues

This Mercedes-Benz SL 500R represents a perfect intersection of automotive excellence, celebrity provenance, and tasteful preservation. With its modest 56,000 miles, this vehicle offers its next owner the chance to enjoy a supremely capable grand touring convertible with a fascinating connection to one of sports' greatest icons.

Conditions

✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.

✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection