AutoHunter Spotlight: 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500
FeaturedAutomatic Hunter, The online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com is auctioning this 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class grand tourer has been at the forefront of status, luxury and performance for an impressive 70 years. It was first introduced for the 1954 model year as a street-legal version of the 300SL sports car introduced in 1952. As the SL evolved into the late 20th century,day For centuries, it has been a respected model in automotive engineering. The SL500 shown here is painted in bright green with tan leather and features a retractable black soft top and a body-color hardtop with brackets. A dealer in Lexington, Kentucky is listing the package for sale, and the auction ends tomorrow (September 16). The public first saw the R129-based SL at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 1989. The SL was runner-up in the European Car of the Year poll (behind the Citroën XM). From then until the final year of the model…
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks
When you read Based on my AutoHunter picks, I will be heading to Michigan for the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race, a great event held in the middle of nowhere 45 minutes north of Ionia. I will be seeing over 100 cars in person and looking forward to seeing cars that have never been to the event. This week's selections are varied: a beautiful Sunday-driving convertible, a fine homegrown muscle car, a vintage Sunday-driving car, and a low-mileage GT you can buy for pennies. I know which cars impress me, but what about you? 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500The 1990s SL is a Palm Beach favorite, a rugged, well-engineered convertible that still handles the modern world with aplomb—if you can use your phone as a GPS. I drove one across the country 20 years ago with a Danish friend and a dog, and I couldn't praise the car enough. This 1999 SL500 is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 and a five-speed…
Daily Picks: 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Last weekend At the Radnor Hunt Antique Car Show in Pennsylvania, I had the opportunity to test drive my friend Tim McNair's Mercedes-Benz SL500. This was exciting because, up until that point, I had only put about 10 miles on one. I had heard about how good they were, but I had yet to truly experience one. The SL500 that Tim had was a great example, with only 25,000 original miles on it, and was a great example of how a good SL500 should drive. I have to tell you, the SL500 is a near-perfect 1990s GT car. It's the kind of car you can take to local car shows, Mercedes club events, work, or even off-road. It's built and finished to perfection, and these cars drive just as well as their fans say they do. If there's a better deal on a high-end convertible European GT, I can't think of one that does. Our pick for today is one…
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