The vehicle is a classic, one-of-500, Crimson Metallic 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary edition. This Convertible, manufactured in the US and featured on Bring a Trailer, is powered by a robust 5.0-liter V8 engine coupled with a five-speed automatic transmission. Characterized by its distinctive removable hardtop and black soft top, it exemplifies the timeless elegance of Mercedes-Benz's SL models, first introduced four decades prior to its production year.