Vehicle Description
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500
"Sport Leicht" or Lightweight Sport refers to a car capable of
driving at high speed for long periods of time. Wealthy owners
would use these cars in Europe with their unlimited speed limits
(particularly on the German Autobahn) much like airplanes where
they could speed from one location to another, in safety and style.
Time is money and the SL500 is capable of saving lots of time!
For consignment, a time saver in SL500 configuration with
Mercedes-Benz build quality. The V8 smooth power which seems to be
endless, tap shifting, 17-inch alloy wheels, high performance
tires, a clean Carfax, matching SL luggage, and a snazzy
retractable glass hardtop. Beautifully designed, this 2-seater is
"light sporty" on the next level, now affordable to the
Mercedes-Benz commuter who may not be a CEO.
Exterior
Aerodynamic physics could take a lesson from the design of this car
due to its totally smooth line that from the integrated headlight
cluster, integrated bumper and swept back grille is designed to
slice through the air. A nicely raked windshield works its way
around a rounded roofline and moves air from the large hood upfront
rearward. Straight heavy steel with well minded gaps is bathed in
pristine Brilliant Silver Metallic paint. Any trim moldings have
been eliminated and now curves are accentuated with slight coves in
the doors, a front quarter air intake, and angled rear taillights
on a bulbous rear. The only junk in this trunk is the retractable
top, which with the touch of a button, retracts in time lapse
speediness. Also, on the back are dual oval chrome tipped exhaust
which peek out from underneath the bulbous back, and some bling on
all 4 corners with 7 spoke alloy wheels. When the top is up you
will not want for any top view as it is a panoramic style smoked
glass covering most of the top when it is in the up position.
Interior
Exclusive leather abounds inside all presenting in Mercedes Ash
Gray color. All tightly stitched the door panels utilize this
exclusive leather along with some Black Forest burl to house power
conveniences like a 12-way adjustable heated seat controls,
windows, trunk release and seat heaters. Dual sculpted buckets are
inside, and these are complete with multi contour seatbacks.
Curvaceous lines of padded Ash Gray vinyl and leather mix with more
Black Forest burl and offer up a sculpted dual winged with circular
gauge cluster in front of the leather and wood covered steering
wheel. In the descending console is a Navi screen and
multi-function sound system with a CD player. Simple designed but
effective temperature controls, and the touch shifter is mounted
within more burl. Various other convenience buttons are here along
with drive mode and handling control buttons. Nice gray carpet
floods the floors, and behind the buckets are dual storage areas
now holding a SL luggage bag. All this is wonderfully clean and all
in pristine condition.
Drivetrain
All we need to say here is 5.0 Liter V8 and now I have your
attention! We are talking about 302 horses, attached to a 5-speed
overdrive electronic transmission. Putting the power to the asphalt
is a 2.82 geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
Not much to see here kids, as Mercedes utilizes several ground
effects panels to smooth over any airflow that would otherwise get
"caught" in those pesky suspension and mechanicals underneath! No
rust, nice patina and just a smattering of road dirt. Independent
suspension is on both ends along with power disc brakes to bring
you to a halt in a safe and timely manner.
Drive-Ability
I LOVE these sports cars with the V8 smoothness and unlimited
power, and this car will not disappoint. It owned the test track
with smooth limitless acceleration, great handling, quick straight
braking, and luxurious comfort while gliding around corners on
rails, having me utilize those extra bolsters on the buckets when I
got a little goosey with my boot. All was working swimmingly during
my drive and I couldn't believe I was driving a 104 plus thousand
mile car, it's that clean and smooth.
A truly great sports car/luxury cruiser for wealthy sect now
affordable to the everyday performance aficionado. Loaded with
conveniences and power, this car is no fooling around with its
design, construction, and performance and comfort. But then again,
it's a Mercedes sports car, what would you expect?
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
