1980 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG 5.0

Silver Blue Metallic over Blue, Dark Blue Convertible Top, Matching Hard Top, 5.0L V8 Engine, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission, Period AMG Conversion in Germany, Two U.S. Owners from new, Only 43,720 miles.

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL is an exceptionally preserved German-market example showing 43,720 miles and finished in Silver Blue Metallic over a blue leather interior with a dark blue soft top. Factory equipment includes ABS, a Becker Mexico cassette radio, power antenna, central locking, headlamp washing system, and a special-order matching blue leather steering wheel wrap. The car retains its original hard top, hard top tools, factory tool kit, jack, warning triangle, first aid kit, and two keys.

Imported to the United States in 1985 with approximately 31,000 kilometers, this 500 SL has remained under the care of just two U.S. owners and has been consistently stored in climate-controlled conditions. The body remains free from accident history and corrosion, with only limited cosmetic paintwork to the left door and right front fender performed many years ago; the remaining paint is reported to be original.

What distinguishes this example is its period AMG conversion completed in Germany when new. The car received AMG’s highly sought-after two-valve cylinder head package featuring enlarged and polished intake ports, AMG 50.1 camshafts, a solid-lifter valvetrain, and lightweight rocker arms, increasing output by approximately 50 horsepower. Additional period AMG upgrades include AMG suspension components consisting of struts and springs.

Combining a desirable European-market specification, exceptionally low mileage, long-term ownership history, and authentic pre-merger AMG mechanical enhancements, this 500 SL represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly significant R107 with period-correct AMG provenance. Having been driven sparingly over the last several years, the car would benefit from routine servicing and regular exercise before continued use.