Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2,8L 1997

FOR SALE – 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL280 (Facelift) | Future Classic | Collector Opportunity

There are cars you drive… and there are cars you keep.

This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL280 facelift is one of those rare examples that quietly moves from “nice car” into “proper classic” territory. Finished in the stunning and uncommon Vivianite Green with a beige leather interior, it has the kind of presence you don’t see twice on the road.

Originally delivered in the UK and owned by just two careful owners from new, this SL has been treated exactly how a future classic should be. Always maintained properly, always kept in covered parking, and never neglected.

Over the past months, no expense has been spared:
• Full service just completed
• Convertible soft top fully restored with brand new components
• Professional ceramic coating applied (5-year protection, €1,000 value)
• Original 16” alloy wheels freshly diamond cut (€700)

Both factory original soft top and hard top are included, giving you the full SL experience in every season.

Inside, everything reflects the era when Mercedes built cars to last decades, not years. Smooth cruise control, proper climate control, and that unmistakable solid German engineering feel.

Comes with full service history from Mercedes, along with complete MOT records from both the UK and Cyprus.

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Why this car matters now

This SL is only a few months away from being officially registered as an antique vehicle, which is where things start to change:
• Lower running and registration costs
• Increasing collector interest
• Gradual appreciation in value

The R129 generation is already gaining recognition worldwide. Clean, original examples like this—especially in rare colors—are getting harder to find every year.

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Reason for sale

Simply put, space. A new car forces a difficult decision.

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Final note

If you’re looking for a cheap convertible, this isn’t it.
If you’re looking for something you can enjoy now and feel good about owning in