1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Special Edition, 6/9

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Special Edition, 7/9

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Special Edition, 8/9

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Special Edition, 9/9

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Special Edition for sale

Price on request

Brummen, Netherlands

Mileage: 161,242 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Model year: 1998

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Special Edition for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Special Edition is a used car showing 161,242 km. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Obsidian Black with a Designo Red and Black interior.

Gallery Aaldering lists this R129 as a Special Edition, one of 500 built, and it combines Obsidian Black paint with a cabin in soft designo leather, red with black. Specialists call the combination Rotkäppchen, Little Red Riding Hood, although the V8 underneath gives it far more bite than the name suggests.

The car was supplied new in Zurich, Switzerland, with an equipment list the dealer describes as complete, and it has been carefully maintained, with the paperwork to show for it. It is presented as having kept a near-new appearance. The listing is marked as expected, and the dealer has not yet published photographs of the car itself, only of its documents.

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands.

The Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R129, M119, 320 PS) uses the 4,973 cc M119 V8 with two overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder and Bosch ME engine management, rated at 320 PS (235 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 470 Nm at 3,900 rpm, 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and 250 km/h, electronically limited, with the electronically controlled five-speed automatic (722.6) and rear-wheel drive.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Obsidian Black
Interior: Designo Red and Black
Upholstery: Leather
Mileage: 161,242 km
Condition: Used
Location: Brummen, Netherlands

Powertrain

Transmission: Automatic
Fuel type: Petrol

Further details

Body style: Convertible
Doors: 2

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity: 4,973 cm3
Power quoted by the manufacturer: 320 PS

Equipment

Equipment 4

Soft designo leather in red and black
Extensive factory equipment
Electro-hydraulic soft top
Automatic roll-over bar

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz SL 500 in the European market

Can this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 compare?

161,242 km recorded, against a median of 45,481 km across the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz SL 500, and how does a purchase work?

Gallery Aaldering, a professional dealer in Brummen, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Brummen, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Gallery Aaldering before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

What is needed to register this car if it does not stay in the Netherlands?

A cross-border registration normally requires the vehicle registration document, the certificate of conformity or an equivalent type-approval record, the purchase invoice showing the VAT treatment, and proof that any tax due in the destination country has been settled. Temporary export plates and transport insurance are arranged either by the dealer or by the buyer. Requirements differ by country and should be confirmed with the selling dealer before payment.

Where can I see the wider Mercedes-Benz SL 500 market?

LUSSO publishes a market overview for the SL 500, covering current asking prices in Europe, availability by country, why prices differ, how VAT works on a cross-border purchase and what to compare between two cars.

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Special Edition for sale

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Special Edition for Sale in the Netherlands