There’s a sweet spot between flashy and boring. There are cars out there that are tastefully designed, capable of drawing attention without giant gaudy wheels, a wrap so bright that it sears your retinas, or an annoyingly loud exhaust. Our Pick of the Day is one of those cars. You can find this 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
The late, great Bruno Sacco was the head of Mercedes-Benz design from 1975 until 1999. One of his many creations during that long run was the R129 generation (1989-2001) of the SL, a roadster with strong, defined lines that gave it an ingot-like appearance. An SL of that period has undeniable presence despite its conservative design – even in a low-key color such as silver.
This particular SL 500 is a ’95, so it benefits from the R129’s first facelift. It also stands out even more than usual thanks to its Imperial Red paint. Judging by the pictures, the past 30 years and 93,704 miles have been kind to the handsome exterior, the matching hardtop, and the black power-operated soft top.
The same goes for the beige leather interior. Not only does it coordinate well with the body color, but it features wood trim, power everything, heated seats, air conditioning, a Kenwood AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth head unit, a wind deflector, and a power-folding roll bar too.
This SL’s two previous owners were also gentle on it. According to the selling dealer, it’s been “garaged and meticulously maintained” as well as “fully serviced,” so the 315-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 and four-speed automatic should be ready for top-down drives for years to come.
This 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is a modern classic that hits a visual sweet spot, but the sweetest spot of all for it is your driveway. To get it there, you’ll need to pay $14,500.
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