This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL600 was initially sold in Kansas and spent time in Missouri, Ohio, and Florida, and now has 64k miles. The seller acquired the car in 2026, and it has since received ~$15k in service, the highlights of which included replacement of the convertible top hydraulic cylinders, front lower control arms, front brakes, tie rods, drag link, idler arm bushings, both front acceleration sensors, front suspension level rod, air conditioning compressor, fuel tank pressure sensor, fuel filter, drive belts, intake tubes, and transmission mounts. The car is finished in Magma Red over Black Exclusive leather and is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Features include a removable hardtop, a Black soft top, a panoramic glass roof, xenon headlights, 18″ AMG Monoblock wheels, Electronic Stability Program, an Adaptive Damping System with all-wheel automatic level control, heated power-adjustable seats, a deployable roll bar, seat-position memory settings, a CD stereo, a Bose sound system, a remote six-disc CD changer, a heated rear hardtop window, cruise control, and automatic climate control. This R129 is now offered with the owner’s manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Magma Red (586) and features a matching removable hardtop as well as a Black soft top. Additional exterior equipment includes a panoramic glass roof, xenon headlights, fog lights, and fender air vents. Service in September 2026 included replacement of the convertible top hydraulic cylinders, the driver-side top locking mechanism, the power antenna motor, and the fog light lenses. Additional services in October 2026 included a paint correction and polish as well as refinishing of both exterior mirror housings.
The 18″ AMG Monoblock wheels were refinished in September 2026 and are mounted with Michelin tires. The car is equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP), an Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with all-wheel automatic level control, and Automatic Slip Control (ASR). Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes with ABS. Service in September 2026 included replacement of the front lower control arms, bushings, and ball joints, front brake rotors, pads, and brake wear sensors, tie rods, drag link, idler arm bushings, and both front acceleration sensors. The front suspension level rod was replaced in October 2026.
The cabin is trimmed in Black Exclusive leather (511) along with burl wood accents on the doors and center stack. Amenities include heated power-adjustable seats, a deployable roll bar, seat-position memory settings, a CD stereo, a Bose sound system, a remote six-disc CD changer, a heated rear hardtop window, cruise control, and automatic climate control. The air conditioning compressor and cigarette lighter receptacle were replaced in September 2026. The seller notes the center console cover has been removed.
The four-spoke wood-and leather-trimmed steering wheel fronts a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil temperature, fuel economy, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 64k miles.
The 6.0-liter M120 V12 was factory rated at 389 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Service in September 2026 included replacement of the fuel tank pressure sensor, fuel filter, drive belts, and intake tubes as well as an oil change.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The transmission mounts were replaced in September 2026 and the driver-front splash shield was replaced in October 2026.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage.
Why We Love Them: The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL, with Dean Laumbach and BaT Staff!