1981 MERCEDES BENZ 500 SL | R107 | 228,310 KM AN ICON OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF MOTORING. There are cars you drive, and cars you fall in love with. The magnificent 500 SL belongs to the latter. Born from the legendary SL bloodline that gave the world the 300 SL Gullwing, this elegant roadster represents an era when Mercedes Benz engineered automobiles to endure, inspire and be admired for generations. Introduced in 1980 as the flagship of the R107 range, the 500 SL combined understated German elegance with the effortless authority of a 5.0 litre V8 and smooth automatic transmission. Its long bonnet, timeless proportions, signature grille and unmistakable star create a silhouette that remains as captivating today as it was over four decades ago. Only 11,812 examples of the 500 SL were produced worldwide across its nine year run, giving this coveted V8 derivative a special place among collectors. The R107 itself became one of Mercedes Benz’s most enduring and recognisable designs, celebrated for its craftsmanship, comfort and grand touring character. This 1981 example, showing 228,310 km, offers the romance of classic open top motoring and the privilege of owning a genuine piece of Stuttgart heritage. Not merely transport, but an occasion every time you turn the key. Some fashions fade. True icons only grow more distinguished. NOW AVAILABLE AT PHAROAH AUTO INVESTMENTS, JOHANNESBURG.