The case for the
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
5 generations. 6 fun cars right now.
The case for the SL-Class
"Longest-running SL."
Longest-running SL. Pillarless hardtop convertible, V8-powered later years. Bulletproof over-engineering. 560SL is the US enthusiast target.
Generations
R107
1972–1989
Longest-running SL.
1 listed View R107 →
R129
1990–2002
Peak-era Mercedes build quality.
1 listed View R129 →
R230
2003–2012
First hardtop-convertible SL.
4 listed View R230 →
R231
2013–2020
SL63 AMG with M157 5.
0 listed View R231 →
R232
2022–2026
Return to fabric soft-top.
0 listed View R232 →
Active Mercedes-Benz SL-Class listings
Enthusiast 8
Mercedes-Benz SL500
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTER
2004
— Current bid
Barrett-Jackson
Enthusiast 8
Mercedes-Benz SL500
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTER
2003
— Current bid
Barrett-Jackson
Enthusiast 8
Mercedes-Benz SL500
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTER
2003
— Current bid
Barrett-Jackson
Enthusiast 8
Mercedes-Benz SL550
2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550
2011
— Asking
Hagerty Marketplace
Enthusiast 8
Mercedes-Benz SL500
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500
1999
— Asking
Hagerty Marketplace
Enthusiast 8
Mercedes-Benz 450SL
1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
1980
— Asking
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