Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 rare 'Designo Edition'
roadster in the highly desirable and striking color combination of
original factory 'Designo Silver Metallic' color paint with a
'Charcoal Nappa' two-tone 'Designo' leather interior, with the
retractable power steel roof and with 18" alloy wheels and with
only 39K original miles!Overall, the 5th generation SL500 was a
techno masterpiece masquerading as a slick German roadster and a
terrific 50th anniversary present from Mercedes to the fortunate
few. Mercedes-Benz had launched a totally new SL500 to replace the
previous model and it was a technological tour-de-force, improved
in virtually every way from the previous year's model which had
still enjoyed records sales in it's last year of design. The all
new design was dramatic and boasted a retractable steel roof which
instantly converted the car from being a sleek sports coupe into an
open-air fun roadster.The car's original factory options for
$85,990 include:5.0L 24V Aluminum 302HP V8 engine5 spd electronic
touch shift automatic transActive Body Control Active
SuspensionRetractable Hardtop with Easy Pack FeatureDual Zone Auto
Climate Control4 Spoke Multi Function Steering WheelElectronic
Adjustable Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column2 Integrated cup
holders12-Way Adjustable Active Ventilated Heated seats with Lumbar
support8 Speaker Bose Audio SystemNavigation6 Disc CD ChangerHigh
Strength Steel Reinforced Cabin with Front amp; Rear crumble
zonesDual 2 stage front airbagsSide Impact AirbagsDriver's knee
airbag'Smartkey' securityXenon Auto HeadlampsBaby smart child seat
recognitionElectronic Braking system with ABSElectronic Stability
Program with ASRAnti-theft alarm with engine immobilizerDesigno
Edition $9,500 includes;Designo Silver Metallic paintCharcoal Nappa
Leather (monotone)Standard Walnut Wood trim, steering wheel amp;
shift knobExclusive 5 spoke 18" wheelsBlack Alcantara
HeadlinerMulti-contour seatsClimate Control seatsBi-Xenon
LightPurchased by it's original southern California owner, Bobby
Hatfield of the 'Righteous Brothers,' at 'Fletcher Jones
Mercedes-Benz of Newport Beach, CA and always primarily serviced
there until purchased by only it's second southern California owner
in 2010 with only 18,900 miles and then the car was always
primarily serviced at 'Mercedes-Benz of Encino, CA,' with service
records available. Obviously always garaged since new with no signs
of any accidents and with the original and beautiful 'Silver
Metallic' color factory color paint still in absolutely exceptional
condition. The original 'Charcoal' leather seats are also in
absolutely beautiful condition with virtually no signs of any wear
as is the original dashboard and wood veneer interior - obviously
always garaged from the elements! The thick file of service records
show that at no time was any expense spared on this particular
car's preventive maintenance. This a very striking and desirable
rare 'Designo edition' SL500 which has a clean CARFAX report and
looks and drives exactly like such a well maintained and serviced
very low original mileage Mercedes should and must be seen and
driven to be truly appreciated! The car has always been primarily
dealer serviced since new and was serviced in recent years at the
Mercedes Benz dealership of Encino, California and every option is
working as it should including the A/C.You will look long and hard
to find a lower mileage or as well maintained and beautiful and
always garaged example in this very striking color combination
available anywhere else - it is virtually as new with a new car
smell to boot!
