1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

Signal Red over Palomino, 5.0L V8 Engine, 4-Speed Manual Transmission, Two-Family Ownership from New, Desirable European-Specification Example, Only 66,395 miles.

The European-market 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL represents one of the most desirable specifications of the R107 chassis, equipped with the 5.0-liter M117 V8 producing approximately 240 horsepower and paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Compared with contemporary U.S.-market SL models, the 500SL offered significantly greater performance, lighter European-specification bumpers, and a more refined original design. By 1985, the R107 had benefited from over a decade of continuous engineering development, resulting in exceptional durability, high-speed stability, and the precise mechanical feel that defines Mercedes-Benz’s period of over-engineered automobiles. The 500SL remains a highly usable grand touring car and a benchmark among classic Mercedes-Benz roadsters.

Imported from Europe and retained by just two families since its arrival in the United States, this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL was first owned in Texas before passing to its current Tennessee caretaker. Under current ownership, it has been carefully maintained and preserved while being enjoyed at occasional local car shows and Sunday drives.