The SL badge was never intended for road cars when it debuted in 1952 on the Mercedes-Benz 300SL racing car. We should thank American car importer Max Hoffman for suggesting that Mercedes-Benz develop a road-going version and challenge the personal luxury car segment. Cue 1954, and the first SL hit the streets. Since then, the SL has been a mainstay of Mercedes-Benz's lineup as their pinnacle two-seat sports car. It's not a supercar; it's a grand tourer. This 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Roadster comes from the last year of production of the R231 generation and can be yours for the taking. What's better, it's only done 6,700 miles since new.
Mercedes-Benz’s first foray into the luxurious grand touring sports car world was with the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. A gullwing and roadster beauty. The SL stands for Super Leicht, or super light, owing to the car’s lightness and ease of ride. While the 300 SL was an instant hit, it was initially produced for the Grand Prix and was not intended for the commercial market. All that changed when an American importer suggested they market it to the affluent segment. Thus, since 1954 Mercedes-Benz has been producing the iconic SL Class when in 2022, they renamed it Mercedes-AMG SL. A chance to own a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 with just 4,000 miles on the odometer is indeed rare, and here it is!
A trusted name in the automotive industry makes all the difference. If you are in the market for a comfortable roadster that compares with only the best in the industry, the SL lineup from Mercedes-Benz is sure up there. Purchasing an SL Mercedes-Benz means you're buying into years of experience in being the market leader in luxurious roadsters. With ample time perfecting the craft of a comfortable cruiser, this 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL550 with just 78,000 miles on the clock sure looks the part and is a great weekend companion.
The Mercedes-Benz SL sits at the top of the Stuttgart automaker’s sports car and grand tourer offerings, being a stalwart of the range since its origins in 1954, with the gorgeous 300SL Gullwing. Over the years, the SL has remained a showcase of what Mercedes-Benz can do in terms of cutting-edge technology, wrapped in a stylish two-seat body. The R231 generation ran between 2012 and 2020 before the latest R232 entered this year. That makes this 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 a fantastic low-mileage example of the R231 generation, with just 36,700 miles on the clock and is said to be a high-optioned car as well.
The Nineties was truly a wonderous time for Mercedes-Benz. The New S-Class has just been revealed and took the world by storm. It sure had the best in terms of luxury and was arguably the greatest S Class ever made. But what if you wanted the Star on your car, but didn’t want a large sedan, rather a smaller, sporty package? The Mercedes-Benz SL was the answer to that. More specifically the R129 generation of the SL. Released in 1989 and sold alongside the iconic W140 S-Class you definitely got the best of both worlds in one neat package to drive up the hills and experience true driving nirvana as well as cruise in style at the most exclusive places in the world and not look odd. If you are looking for the perfect grand tourer that exudes luxury and class, this 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 sure is the one for you. Located in California this mint example is reportedly up for sale by the original owners with the owner reporting that the car has run just 22,606 miles since it rolled off the factory floor 23 years ago.
The SL-Class from Mercedes-Benz is considered as an icon in the motoring world, with a heritage of almost seven decades and five generations it has long proven to Mercedes-Benz that its appeal will not wane anytime soon. The first of the SL-Class was the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL with its trademark gullwing doors which took the motoring world by storm when revealed. The SL stands for Super Light in English and its name is proven generation on generation by its manufacture and weight reduction methods. The next SL will be under the Mercedes-AMG badge, taking it further into the realm of performance and luxury. This is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 of the R231 generation, up for sale from Utah with just 7,050 original miles and a clean Carfax report to ease any worries.
