This Mercedes-Benz CL500 is an elegant, rare and refined grand tourer, finished in a timeless colour scheme and which has been used and maintained as intended. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, delivering around 316bhp and 346lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The M119 5.0 engine was regarded as one of the best engines ever produced by the Mercedes. Being much lighter at the front, the CL500 has superior handling characteristics than the heavier CL600. This CL500 has been with its current owner since 2024 with the prior and third owner for nearly 19 years. The car is currently in storage in France, being part of a wider car collection. This CL500 is finished in a timeless shade of silver over a black leather-trimmed cabin, punctuated by handsome walnut inlays on the steering wheel, dashboard, front and rear centre consoles, and door cards. It rides on a set of 18-inch alloy wheels, which are fitted with Michelin Primacy 4 tyres. Equipment includes soft-close doors, parking sensors, an electric sunroof, heated and electrically adjustable front seats with three-position memory, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, switchable suspension, and a Mercedes-Benz radio cassette player. Accompanying the sale are the owner's book pack, the stamped service booklet, various maintenance invoices, and the V5C certificate registration document. The seller notes that the car was repainted in 2019 by Hilton & Moss, with a number of key body panels being replaced during the repaint and sunroof refurbishment. Specific notes from the seller include: there are various marks and chips around the car. The alarm system has been disabled, but the keys manually operate the door and boot locks. It seems the vacuum pump may need replacing. The car's last MOT test took place on in October 2024 resulting in a first-time pass with no advisories. This CL500's most recent maintenance was carried out in April 2024 at 140,568 miles by Hilton & Moss. Work included an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the gearbox oil and filter, pollen filter, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, a brake hose, and the wiper blades. Prior to this, Hilton & Moss performed an engine oil and filter change in June 2023 at 136,903 miles, and Hilton & Moss performed another engine oil and filter change service in December 2021 at 132,661 miles.