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500 SL

500 sl

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Shift Online: Europe and Middle East event, 23 - 28 April 2025. rn$165,000 - $200,000 USD rnrnLegendary five-speed close-ratio manual conversion from AMG; one of exceptionally few producedrnFinished in the tasteful color combination of Midnight Blue (DB 904) over light grey leatherrnPowered by an AMG-tuned, all-aluminum 5.0-litre V-8 engine rated at 300 horsepowerrnDelivered new to Germany and currently shows fewer than 36,000 kilometersrnAdditional upgrades include complete aero kit, 300 km/h speedometer, sport suspension, Penta wheels, enlarged front brakes, sports exhaust system, Recaro Classic seats, and Italvolanti sports steering wheelrnDocumented by AMG Classic Conversion Certificatern rnrn rnrnDespite its extremely long production period between 1971 and 1989, the Mercedes-Benz R107-generation SL-Class was never really offered with a powertrain and running gear to truly excite and engage the sports-car enthusiast. rnrnSince inception, it was clear that the R107 series of convertibles was less the exhilarating super leicht performance machine the original SL was and more a beautifully engineered luxury coupe. rnrnEven the V-8 models were relatively underpowered, fitted almost exclusively with automatic transmissions, and rode upon a compliant suspension that emphasized luxurious cruising. In this regard, the independent tuning firm AMG, based in Affalterbach, Germany, saw a massive business opportunity.rnrnFor a privileged clientele with unbounded checkbooks, AMG would entirely transform the SL into a true sports roadster with greatly improved power, handling, aerodynamics, and a full suite of attention-grabbing cosmetic accoutrements. Each car specified by an AMG customer was bespoke, replete with a-la-carte options offered from the company's wide-ranging catalogue.rnrnThis exciting German-market 500 SL 5.0 AMG is one of an extremely limited number of close-ratio five-speed Getrag manual gearbox conversions executed by AMG in period using a custom bellhousing configuration to mate the new gearbox (typically used on BMW products) with the Mercedes-Benz V-8 engine. rnrnConverted at AMG in Affalterbach when new in September 1985, this car also received AMG's sought-after top-end power kit which provided a pair of ported and polished cylinder heads, which house solid mechanical intake valve lifters, lightened exhaust valves, and a set of aggressive AMG camshafts to produce 300 horsepower. The engine's distinctive growl and mechanical ticking (thanks to the intake lifters) are complemented by a full AMG sports exhaust system that terminates in a chrome-finished twin-exit muffler.rnrnFinished in the elegant color combination of non-metallic Midnight Blue (DB 904) over light grey leather and a matching blue soft top, this incredible 500 SL 5.0 also bears a handsome suite of cosmetic and aerodynamic AMG upgrades highlighted by a complete ground effects kit (minus spoiler), 16-inch Penta alloy wheels with machined lips, and completely intact Bilstein for AMG sports suspension system.rnrnInside the cabin, an AMG gauge cluster with requisite 300 km/h speedometer is fronted by an Italvolanti Corsa steering wheel. The factory seats have been tastefully substituted in favor of power-adjustable Recaro Classic sport seats trimmed in matching light grey leather-a sure sign of eighties excess.rnrnA rare and intriguing model with a passionate following, examples are fiercely sought after today for their incredible looks, wonderful driving dynamics, and equally impressive performance. With pre-merger AMG cars increasing steadily in cachet and collectability, this notable 500 SL 5.0 five-speed example is a rare find that will surely command attention rnTo view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL For Sale

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