BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED SL280 V8 | WE HAVE JUST TAKEN THIS IS IN PART EXCHANGE AGAINST A JAGUAR F TYPE | ONLY FOUR TOTAL OWNERS FROM NEW | 2+2 REAR SEATS | SOFT TOP AND HARD TOP IN VERY GOOD CONDITION | FINISHED IN SMOKE SILVER | HEATED SEATS | BURR WALNUT TRIM | WILL RECEIVE A SERVICE BEFORE SALE | RARE TO FIND WITH SUCH LOW OWNERS AND GOOD MILEAGE | A beautifully presented example of one of Mercedes-Benz's most iconic modern classics, this 1998 SL280 (R129) arrives with exceptional provenance and timeless appeal. Recently taken in part exchange against a Jaguar F-Type, this car has had only four owners from new, a rare level of continuity for a vehicle of this age and calibre. Finished in elegant Smoke Silver, the SL280 showcases the understated sophistication that defined Mercedes-Benz throughout the 1990s. The soft top and factory hard top are both in very good condition, highlighting the level of care this example has enjoyed. Inside, the cabin is finished with burr walnut trim and heated leather seats, reflecting the craftsmanship and luxury that made the R129 one of the most respected convertibles of its era. The R129 series, launched in 1989, is widely regarded as one of the last Mercedes models engineered with the brand's famous "no compromise" philosophy. Reviewers consistently praised its build quality, road stability, and sense of solidity. Even today, the car remains admired for its engineering depth — from its advanced-for-the-time sa Metallic Paint, Glass Hard Top, Adjustable Steering Column/Wheel, Air Bag Driver, Air Bag Passenger, Air Bag Side, Alarm, Alloy Wheels (16in), Anti-Lock Brakes, Body Coloured Bumpers, Central Door Locking, Climate Control, Electric Windows (Front), Head Restraints, Immobiliser, In Car Entertainment (Radio/Cassette), Mirrors External, Power-Assisted Steering, Seats Electric (Driver), Seats Heated (Driver), Traction Control System
This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2.8 SL280 Convertible 2dr Petrol Automatic (270 g/ Convertible is currently available for £9,995 in Hitchin Hertfordshire with Petrol engine and Automatic gearbox. For more information or to arrange a viewing, click here to send us an email using form below.
This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2.8 SL280 Convertible 2dr Petrol Automatic (270 g/ Convertible is currently available for £9,995 in Hitchin Hertfordshire with Petrol engine and Automatic gearbox. For more information or to arrange a viewing, click here to send us an email using form below.



















