RM Sotheby's London (2020)

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 70 AMG

Mecum Kissimmee Summer Special (2020)

1994 Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG Convertible

RM Sotheby's Paris (2020)

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 70 AMG

Mecum Denver (2019)

1994 Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG

RM Sotheby's Essen (2019)

Silverstone (UK) The Classic Sale (2016)

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG

Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG

Mercedes-Benz

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

SL70 AMG

Mercedes-Benz SL

When Mercedes-Benz introduced the SL in 1954, even they could not have predicted the impact the model would have on the automotive world. SL cars are 2 door grand tourers that were briefly offered as coupes, yet quickly became convertibles offered with detachable hardtops and later available with a retractable roof options. In production for over 60 years, the SL has seen seven generations: the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/">W198 (1954-1963)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w121/">W121 (1955-1963)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w113/">W113 (1963-1971)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r107-c107/">R107-C107 (1971-1989)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129 (1989-2002)</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/">R230 (2002-2012)</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r231/">R231 (2012-2021)</a>. As one of Mercedes&#39; longest running models, the SL has seen some exceptional cars throughout its production, such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w113/280-sl-pagoda/">280SL &#39;Pagoda&#39;</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/sl-65-amg-black-series/">SL65 AMG Black Series</a>.

When Mercedes-Benz introduced the SL in 1954, even they could not have predicted the impact the model would have on the automotive world.…

Mercedes-Benz SL - R129

The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 through 2001. The R129 replaced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r107-c107/">R107</a> in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/">R230 SL-Class</a> in 2002 for the 2003 model year. The R129 was produced as a two-door, two-seat roadster with an automated (electro-hydraulic), collapsible textile roof, with a shell-like, color-matched, tonneau cover. All R129s came standard with an aluminum detachable hardtop that was fitted by folding the canvas roof down and manually attaching the hardtop. The R129 generation of SL-Class featured a range of variants that included the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/280-sl/">280SL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/300-sl/">300SL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/320-sl/">320SL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/500-sl/">500SL</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/600-sl/">600SL</a>. Alongside standard production variants, a variety of AMG-tuned versions were also created, featuring the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/500-sl-amg-60/">500SL AMG 6.0</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/sl-60-amg/">SL60</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/sl-70-amg/">SL70</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/sl-72-amg/">SL72</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/sl-73-amg/">SL73</a>. The R129 was eventually replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/">Mercedes-Benz R230 SL-Class</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 through 2001. The R129 replaced the R107 in 1989 and…

SL - R129

R129

The Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG was a limited production high performance variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129</a> SL. Fitted with a 7.1L V12 engine, the SL70 AMG produced 489hp.

The Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG was a limited production high performance variant of the R129 SL. Fitted with a 7.1L V12 engine, the SL70 AMG…

Mercedes-Benz 500SL - R129

The Mercedes-Benz 500SL was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129 SL-Class</a> that was introduced in 1989. The 500 SL was initially powered by Mercedes&#39; M119 5.0L V8 engine, although in 1998, this 322hp unit was replaced by the M113 engine (302hp). In 1993, Mercedes changed their naming conventions across all models, moving the model letters (SL) before the engine displacement (500), resulting in the 500SL becoming the SL500. Production of the R129 500SL lasted until 2002, although the model series would continue life in the next generation of SL as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/sl-500/">R230 Mercedes-Benz SL500</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz 500SL was a variant of the R129 SL-Class that was introduced in 1989. The 500 SL was initially powered by Mercedes' M119…

500SL - R129

500 SL

Mercedes-Benz 300SL - R129

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129 SL-Class</a> that was introduced in 1990. The 300 SL was powered by Mercedes&#39; M103 3.0L inline six engine engine, which sent 188hp to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. In 1993, Mercedes changed their naming conventions across all models, moving the model letters (SL) before the engine displacement (300), resulting in the 300SL becoming the SL300. Production of the R129 300SL lasted until 1993, when the model series was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/320-sl/">R129 Mercedes-Benz SL 320</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL was a variant of the R129 SL-Class that was introduced in 1990. The 300 SL was powered by Mercedes' M103 3.0L…

300SL - R129

300 SL

Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG 6.0

The Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG 6.0 was a limited production performance variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129 500 SL</a>. The 500 SL AMG 6.0 was one of the first models produced after AMG and Mercedes-Benz signed a cooperation agreement in 1990, but before the full merger of the two companies. The 500SL AMG 6.0 was powered by a 6.0L version of the M119 V8 engine producing 375hp. Rare, and with a unique pedigree, the Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG 6.0 is a special example of early, pre-merger AMG work.

The Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG 6.0 was a limited production performance variant of the R129 500 SL. The 500 SL AMG 6.0 was one of the first…

500SL AMG 6.0

500 SL AMG 6.0

Mercedes-Benz 600SL - R129

The Mercedes-Benz 600SL was the top variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129 SL-Class</a>. Introduced in 1993. The 600 SL was powered by Mercedes&#39; M120 V12 engine, which was a 6.0L unit that generated 389hp. This power was sent to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. In mid-1993, Mercedes changed their naming conventions across all models, moving the model letters (SL) before the engine displacement (600), resulting in the 600SL becoming the SL600. Production of the R129 600SL ended in 2002, although the model series remained in production as part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/">R230 SL-Class</a>, as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/sl-600/">R230 Mercedes-Benz SL600</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz 600SL was the top variant of the R129 SL-Class. Introduced in 1993. The 600 SL was powered by Mercedes' M120 V12 engine,…

600SL - R129

600 SL

Mercedes-Benz SL60 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz SL60 AMG is a high performance variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129</a> SL. These performance tuned roadsters featured a 6.0L V8 engine producing 375hp. Built from 1993 until 1998, the SL60 AMG is the most produced of all the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129</a> SL AMG variants.&nbsp;

The Mercedes-Benz SL60 AMG is a high performance variant of the R129 SL. These performance tuned roadsters featured a 6.0L V8 engine…

SL60 AMG

SL 60 AMG

Mercedes-Benz 280SL - R129

The Mercedes-Benz SL280 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/320-sl/">R129 SL-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1994 model year. The SL 280 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M104 engine which was a 2.8L inline six unit that sent 190hp to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the SL280 lasted until 2001, when the model series was discontinued with the introduction of the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/">R230 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz SL280 was a variant of the R129 SL-Class that was introduced for the 1994 model year. The SL 280 was powered by Mercedes'…

280SL - R129

280 SL

Mercedes-Benz 320SL - R129

The Mercedes-Benz SL320 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/320-sl/">R129 SL-Class</a> that was introduced for the 1994 model year. The SL 320 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M104 engine which was a 3.2L inline six unit that sent 221hp to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the SL320 lasted until 2001, when the model series was discontinued with the introduction of the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r230/">R230 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz SL320 was a variant of the R129 SL-Class that was introduced for the 1994 model year. The SL 320 was powered by Mercedes'…

320SL - R129

320 SL

SL 70 AMG

Mercedes-Benz SL72 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz SL72 AMG is a high performance variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129</a> SL roadster. Built in 1995, the SL72 AMG featured a 7.1L V12 that produced 500hp.

The Mercedes-Benz SL72 AMG is a high performance variant of the R129 SL roadster. Built in 1995, the SL72 AMG featured a 7.1L V12 that…

SL72 AMG

SL 72 AMG

Mercedes-Benz SL73 AMG

The most powerful of all <a href="http://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129 Mercedes-Benz SL</a> cars was the mighty SL73 AMG. A limited production variant built from 1997 until 2001, the SL 73 AMG featured a massive 7.3L V12 engine that produced 518hp. A truly rare and special SL, only 85 examples of the SL73 AMG were ever produced.

The most powerful of all R129 Mercedes-Benz SL cars was the mighty SL73 AMG. A limited production variant built from 1997 until 2001, the…

SL73 AMG

SL 73 AMG

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The Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG was a limited production high performance variant of the <a href="MKT:572" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/r129/">R129</a> SL. Fitted with a 7.1L V12 engine, the SL70 AMG produced 489hp.

Vehicle	Price	Date
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 70 AMG RM Sotheby's London (2020) Lot #142	£115,500 SOLD	Oct 31, 2020 6 months ago
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG Convertible Mecum Kissimmee Summer Special (2020) Lot #F269	$55,000 SOLD	Aug 28, 2020 8 months ago
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 70 AMG RM Sotheby's Paris (2020) Lot #181	NOT SOLD	Feb 05, 2020 a year ago
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG Mecum Denver (2019) Lot #S196	$48,400 SOLD	Jul 13, 2019 2 years ago
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 70 AMG RM Sotheby's Essen (2019) Lot #341	€161,000 SOLD	Apr 12, 2019 2 years ago
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG Silverstone (UK) The Classic Sale (2016) Lot #946	£51,188 SOLD	Jul 30, 2016 5 years ago

Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG (1994 to 1998)

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