Vehicle Description
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Roadster
Vintage Mercedes are the perfect combination of old world luxury
and universal appeal. Fast, luxurious, stylish and built like a
Panzer tank, they're first the choice of many classic car
collectors who like to both show and drive their metal. With no
collision or major body damage this rock-solid Benz is a
keeper.
For consignment, from the era when Mercedes Benz was over
engineering and overbuilding extreme quality cars which would last
for many years, this car fits the bill exactly. A car with only
55,725 non-verifiable miles as the title reads mileage exempt. It
has the hardtop as well as its factory soft top. Not only that, it
comes with service records dating back to its initial inspection in
1985 at MB Nederland B.V. Distributiecentrum, I proudly offer up to
you this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL.
Exterior
Factory correct Anthracite Gray Metallic paint covers this car and
is in very nicely preserved condition. There is a black canvas
convertible top, which performs perfectly, and is in very good
condition allowing you to have an open-air roadster, or a
covered-up convertible. Also, there is a body matching hardtop that
comes with this car and when the hardtop is on it is definitely
showing off the "Pagoda Style." This allows for cold weather
driving and provides plenty of protection from all elements. All
chrome trim and brite-work is good with no signs of dimpling or
fading. Headlights are single rectangular European style and are
very clear and hover above Euro spec bumpers. Meanwhile, the
taillights are ribbed for a self-cleaning when it is driven in the
wet. Like new 14-inch Mercedes-Benz wheels are on all 4 corners
wrapped in 205/70R14 Hankook radials from the 40th week of 2021 and
add to the nice and shiny presentation.
Interior
Lightly used and still very presentable is the mantra for this
interior with chip free wood lacquered burl, and all original
equipment for this interior including the Becker Grand Prix
AM/FM/Cassette stereo. The dash shows without a single crack and
the gauge cluster is really clean with its factory black face
gauges with white and yellow lettering and yellow pointers. The
original steering wheel is out in front of the dash and is showing
some its like new textured black rim. Palomino colored leather
covers the heated buckets and upon closer inspection show a few age
wrinkles and some color loss on the driver's outer bolster cracks,
but certainly no tears or rips are noted. The lovely headrests
speak German to this writer with their design which remains iconic
to these years of the SL's. A very small, think child sized, rear
bench is behind the seats and shows with a different shade of
Palomino leather. Very clean gold carpet floods the floors as well
as the trunk and the door panels show slight wrinkles but remain
very presentable.
Drivetrain
A recently serviced 5.0 liter SOHC V8, showing some patina but
otherwise well kept, sits in the very clean unrestored engine bay.
Bosch K-Jetronic EFI provides the fuel, and a 4-speed automatic
transmission is on back. Both the engine and the transmission are
original to this car and a 2.24 geared rear axle propels you down
the road efficiently.
Undercarriage
This writer finds it absolutely amazing that the underside of a 38
plus year old car can look this good but it truly does! Almost no
rust is seen, and what is noted is very minor surface rust. Power
disc brakes with ABS and new hoses within the last year are noted
all around as is independent coil spring suspension and power
steering. Sending spent fossils to the atmosphere is a dual exhaust
system with a stock style muffler, and much like the rest of the
undercarriage, remains rust free.
Drive-Ability
Of course, this piece of German engineering fired right up, and
handled our test track with ease. Great acceleration, great
handling, and solid braking. All mechanicals were operable. A good
driver and cruiser.
1985 never looked so good with this classic. A daily driver that
can cruise all day and not break a sweat. Despite some very minor
interior cosmetic issues the car is solid, and can be driven right
off the lot and into your driveway or fahren Sie die Autobahn
hinunter.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
