2001 Mercedes CL500 5.0 V8, pre-facelift C215, in Obsidian Black over black leather with burr walnut trim, 81,000 miles, 10 months MOT. The pillar-less V8 grand tourer, still doing exactly what it was built to do. Effortless, refined, and quick when you ask. Very well equipped: heated and ventilated electric memory seats, wood and leather wheel, bi-xenon headlights, Parktronic front and rear, COMAND with colour display and navigation, electric rear blind and headrests, phone prep, and a fully working electric sunroof, on factory 17-inch alloys with twin exhausts. The standout is a full Yellow Speed Racing Coilover conversion that transforms the stance and handling, far more planted and purposeful, yet still comfortable, and it does away with the expensive hydraulic suspension these can come with, so there's no costly system waiting to fail. The looks and handling of a sorted car without the running-cost worry. Drives spot on with no warning lights, just fully serviced with all fluids and filters, 10 months MOT, and solid and rust-free throughout. The only job worth mentioning is the air-con, which works but could do with a re-gas. Clean, low-mileage examples are getting hard to find. Viewing and inspection welcome in Shoreham-By-Sea, one key, sensible questions welcome - call or message 07422510128.