2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 | Morpeth, Northumberland

The SL500 is the V8 roadster of the R230 generation, liked for its relaxed grand touring manners and a folding metal roof. The roof turns a closed coupé into an open car in moments. It is a two-seater with a long bonnet and smooth, rounded sides. This car is silver with a black leather interior, a cool and understated pairing. Its 5.0-litre V8 gives easy pace and a low rumble with the roof stowed, and the condition is very good. The folding hardtop gives two looks from one car: a sleek coupé with the roof up, an open roadster with it down, changed at the press of a switch. The silver paint picks up reflections and soft light well, which suits photography, fashion and editorial shoots, and advertising. Film, TV and music video productions set in the early 2000s get a car that reads as executive success. Weddings and milestone days work too, as a modern alternative to traditional cars. The car is based in Morpeth, Northumberland.