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*** SL500 R230 – Ultra-Rare Amber Red Over Beige – Only One in Australia in This Combo for sale – 5.0L V8 – Retractable Hardtop – A Collectible Modern Classic & Much More…

Your Opportunity:
This isn’t just a Mercedes-Benz SL — it’s the one. A 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230) finished in ultra-rare Amber Red metallic over a Beige leather interior. With just over 140,000kms, this is the only known SL500 in Australia in this colour combination for sale right now — a car for the true connoisseur, collector, or enthusiast who wants something utterly unique and undeniably special.

Powered by a beautifully balanced 5.0L naturally aspirated V8, the SL500 offers effortless grand touring performance, delivering smooth, muscular acceleration and a proper old-school Mercedes presence that modern cars can’t replicate. With its fully automated folding metal roof, the R230 SL transforms from elegant coupe to open-top roadster at the push of a button — giving you two cars in one.

Why the SL500 (R230) Is Special:
The R230 SL-Class, introduced in 2001, marked a new chapter for Mercedes-Benz’s flagship roadster. Building on the SL’s legendary bloodline (which began in the 1950s with the iconic 300SL Gullwing), the R230 was one of the most technologically advanced cars of its time — featuring Active Body Control, electro-hydraulic roof, adaptive suspension, and luxurious grand touring credentials.

And while AMG models grab headlines, the SL500 is the sweet spot — the perfect blend of power, comfort, reliability, and long-distance capability. With fewer electronics than later variants and that timeless V8 under the bonnet, it’s the one collectors are starting to notice — especially in rare, desirable specs like this one.

Highlights & Features:
Rare Amber Red Metallic exterior (only one in the country)

Beige Leather Interior with Woodgrain Accents

5.0L Naturally Aspirated V8 – 225kW / 460Nm

5-Speed Sports Automatic Transmission

Retractable Hardtop Roof – Coupe & Roadster in One

Electric Memory Seats (Driver & Passenger)

Cruise Control with Speed Limiter

Dual-Zone Climate Control

BOSE Premium Sound System

Navigation System

Front & Rear Parking Sensors

Factory Alloy Wheels

Original Books & Service History

This SL500 is not just a car — it’s an event. A rare, refined, and rising classic that captures everything we miss about proper grand tourers: effortless power, timeless elegance, and a presence that turns heads even in the age of supercars.

If you’ve been looking for a collectable that still offers everyday driveability, this is the one — a future classic you can enjoy now.

Want to know more.............

Where are we located? We are located in Five Dock, Sydney.

Are you open on weekends? Yes, we are conveniently open 7 days a week.

Do we sell inter-state? Yes, we do. We can organise transport to your door.

Do you trade-in vehicles? Yes, we do. Even inter-state vehicles.

Can we organise finance? Yes, we can provide tailored finance solutions for purchasers of our cars.

Should I make an appointment to see the car? Yes, you should. This will ensure a friendly salesperson can show you through the vehicle, if it hasn’t sold beforehand.