Some cars exist to serve a demand in the market and do little else. You'll find numerous vehicles designed to transport people, some are light on the pocket, and some do nothing but transport goods. Then there's the Mercedes-Benz SL, a car created for the well-heeled who are looking for a driving experience. Steeped in history, the SL-Class is the quintessential luxury roadster, offering opulent appointments and sports car performance.
The SL-Class earns its name from the term Super-Liecht, or Super Light, as it was intended to be a Grand Prix car designed for the road, aimed squarely at the affluent market.
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The SL-Class story dates all the way back to 1052 with the iconic 300 SL, best known for its gullwing doors. While this model was a coupe, the roadster versions, the 190 SL and 300 SL roadster, were considerably more prolific. Successors to the W121 range included the W113 of 1963, R107 of 1971, and the illustrious R129 of 1989 that gave rise to the first AMG model. Subsequent versions, the R230 and R231 remain popular to this day and we've rounded up some of the best offers for you.
With the world going green and EV a very real future that is just off the horizon at the moment, wouldn't you like to be able to sample one of the last great bastions of the internal combustion world, the V12? The Mercedes-Benz SL is just the model for you.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - R230 Pre-Facelift
This model range ran from 2001 through to 2008 and in it you will find examples of the SL500, SL55 AMG and the venerable V12 SL65.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - R230 Facelift
Perhaps not as attractive as the pre-facelift, the 2008 to 2011 model is every bit as good as it was in the years leading up to the refresh. The slightly less desirable nature of this model means that amazing deals can be had.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - R231 Pre-Facelift
Spanning from 2011 to 2016, the R231 series SL-Class went back to the true meaning of 'SL' and was crafted from lightweight aluminium.
Mercedes-AMG SL-Class - R231 Facelift
With only the Mercedes-AMG models on offer, there no other alternative but to go for the real deal sports machine! These models were introduced in 2016 and we patiently await the new SL-Class.
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Mercedes-AMG SL-Class - All
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