Mercedes-Benz and its lineup of roadsters sparks years of history, from the early 50s and the 300 SL ruling the racetracks and the open road to every generation after it giving what customers desire, open-top motoring done right. Turn back the clock to the early 2000s, and with performance figures seeing an uptick with every car sold and customers demanding more from cars, the R320 generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL sure had to be on top of its game. With the legendary 3-point star and years of history, this 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 was their answer to the ever-changing automotive world. With a reported 69,900 miles on the clock, this low mileage example is Mercedes-Benz, a survivor and one way of sprucing up your weekend.

Exterior and Interior

When the R320 generation of the SL roadster was drawn up, Mercedes-Benz wanted the best of the best. Designs for the revered SL model were taken from Germany, Japan, and even California-based designers. Hundreds of sketches later, the final product is this 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 and its lovely maroon exterior. The body and exterior are in great shape, with the hardtop also sporting the exterior color. Breaking away from all the maroon is this car's factory chrome wheels with Mercedes-Benz wheels center caps still in place. Regardless of whether you have the hardtop down or up, the dark gray interior on this 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 provides you with the typical golden standard of Mercedes-Benz interiors. The leather seats are electric and give you a lovely view of the original interior. The original steering wheel provides a factory drive feel, and the CD player is a way to do your tunes justice.

Engine

A timeless design and a well-appointed interior are nice but sporting that SL badge means you need to have the performance to back up years of driving pleasure. With this 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500, you only need a twisty road and some free time to experience driving nirvana. Providing all this and more is a 5.0L V8 powertrain that boasts German reliability and performance. Power is sent to the car’s rear wheels in true SL fashion through an automatic transmission for quietly yet seamlessly slipping through the gears as revs and speeds rise.