Mercedes-Benz SL 60 AMG · 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 60 AMG R129 For SALE
SL · R129 · 1998 · Moscow, Russia
| Vehicle condition | Excellent |
| Category | Convertible |
| Model range | R129 |
| Trim line | SL 60 AMG |
| Generation | SL, 1989–2001 |
| Origin | EU edition |
| Mileage | 85,796 km |
| Power | 280 kW (381 hp) |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Steering | Left-hand drive |
| Import to the USA | Eligible now · 25-year rule |
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Door count | 2/3 |
| Exterior colour | Black |
| Interior design | Full Leather |
| Registration | Registered and road legal |
| Chassis number | Not supplied by the seller |
| Era | Core era — Built inside the era we cover. |
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 60 AMG R129 for Sale — 6.0-Liter V8, 381 hp
A rare 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 60 AMG R129, powered by AMG’s naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V8 and representing one of the most desirable performance versions of the celebrated R129-generation SL.
Developed during the period when Mercedes-Benz and AMG were establishing an increasingly close relationship, the SL 60 AMG combined the sophisticated engineering and open-top luxury of the R129 with significantly greater performance and a more focused AMG character.
This example is presented in excellent mechanical and exterior condition and has also undergone a comprehensive interior restoration by A1 Tuning Studio.
The AMG V8 at the Heart of the SL 60
The defining feature of the SL 60 AMG is its enlarged 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V8, producing 381 hp and 580 Nm of torque.
AMG developed the engine with substantial internal changes rather than simply modifying the standard SL 500 electronically. The result was a considerably more powerful interpretation of Mercedes-Benz’s V8 roadster while retaining the smooth delivery expected from an SL.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission, maintaining the car’s grand-touring character while providing the additional performance expected from a period AMG.
One of the Rarest R129 Variants
The SL 60 AMG occupied a very different position from the regular-production SL 320, SL 500 and SL 600.
It was produced in comparatively small numbers and represents an important stage in AMG history, arriving during the early years of official Mercedes-Benz and AMG cooperation.
That combination of rarity, a large naturally aspirated AMG V8 and the Bruno Sacco-era R129 design has made the SL 60 particularly interesting among collectors of 1990s Mercedes-Benz performance cars.
Professionally Restored Interior
The cabin has undergone a complete restoration by A1 Tuning Studio, giving the interior a renewed presentation while retaining the luxury-focused character of the original R129.
A carbon interior package adds a sportier atmosphere, complemented by electrically adjustable front seats with memory and heating.
The car is also equipped with climate control and cruise control, allowing it to retain the long-distance comfort that was central to the SL’s original purpose.
Panorama Hardtop
Among the notable equipment is a panorama glass hardtop, one of the most distinctive options available for later R129 models.
The glass roof transforms the feel of the cabin when the hardtop is fitted, bringing significantly more light into the interior while preserving the weather protection and refinement of a closed grand tourer.
This feature is particularly sought after today because many surviving R129s are offered without their original optional hardtops.
AMG Styling
The understated shape of the R129 is complemented by period AMG exterior treatment and multi-piece 18-inch wheels.
Rather than radically changing the fundamental SL design, the AMG treatment gives the car a more purposeful stance while retaining the proportions that have made the R129 one of the defining Mercedes-Benz roadsters of its generation.
Headlamp washers and other original luxury details further reinforce its late-1990s flagship character.
A Significant 1990s AMG Roadster
The SL 60 AMG belongs to an important chapter in Mercedes-AMG history.
It predates the supercharged AMG era and relies instead on a large-displacement naturally aspirated V8, combining traditional Mercedes-Benz engineering with AMG’s approach to increased displacement and performance.
For buyers searching for a Mercedes-Benz SL 60 AMG R129 for sale, this 1998 example offers an unusual combination of rare AMG specification, open-top grand touring, restored interior presentation and one of the most significant V8 engines fitted to the R129 generation.
Vehicle Specifications
- Year: 1998
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: SL 60 AMG
- Generation: R129
- Body Style: Roadster
- Mileage: 85,796 km — verify before publication
- Engine: 6.0-liter naturally aspirated AMG V8
- Power: 381 hp / PS
- Torque: 580 Nm
- Transmission: 5-speed automatic
- Drive: Rear-wheel drive
- Steering: Left-hand drive
- Condition: Reported excellent
- Interior: Professionally restored by A1 Tuning Studio
Equipment
- Panorama glass hardtop
- Carbon interior package
- Climate control
- Cruise control
- Electrically adjustable front seats with memory
- Heated front seats
- Headlamp washers
- Multi-piece 18-inch wheels
Modifications from standard
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