The Mercedes R129 SL 55 AMG is rare, fast, bespoke and the pinnacle of the pre-merger AMG era

Vanishingly rare, blisteringly fast, bespoke. The Mercedes SL 55 AMG of the R129-generation is arguably the best pre-merger AMG driving machine. V8 enlarged to 5,5 l with new ECU, tailor-made exhaust, modified differential and AMG suspension transformed the SL 500 into a velvet sledgehammer (as Jay Emm called the SL 60). And less agressive than the wide-body predecessors. This car is truly like a tailored suit and the pinnacle of an era. Our example is a 1999 car in immaculate condition and for sale. Please contact us for details!

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what a beautiful picture

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Thank you so much!

[@Jkl158]

I never knew that they did an r129 5.5 L engine. Truly amazing!

[@petrolheadclassics]

Thank you! Yes, the SL 55 is a truly rare model with only 65 built. There was also the SL 60 with bigger engine and build numbers between 600 and 1000 cars. Those were the V8. Top of the line was the SL 73 AMG with V12.