VIN# WDBGA51G1XA429848. This is an excellent example of the flagship Mercedes Benz S Class, embodying luxury and sophistication. It has a mere 41857 miles on the odometer and has been meticulously maintained, cherished, covered and garaged since I purchased it in 2007. Its power comes from the gutsy 5.0L (M119) engine, delivering robust performance and acceleration while mated to a responsive 5-speed automatic transmission. The exterior, finished in Black (040U) is in excellent condition, matching the equally impressive Black Leather interior adorned with Burl Walnut Root Trim. This S500 is generously equipped, as indicated by the VIN number; heated front seats, electric with memory, light alloy wheels 6-hole, warning triangle, first aid kit, xenon headlights with wiper/washer system, electric tilt/slide sunroof, anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system, electric rear window shade, multi-disc CD sound system, self-leveling suspension, adjustable steering column, activated charcoal filter.
This 1999 model S-500 represents the last year of what traditional large and elegant Mercedes used to look like. In the model year 2000 the look of the S class changed fundamentally to more of what every other car on the road looked like. My connection to the car grew even stronger when I saw it used in the first Transporter movie and then learned that Lady Diana perished in this model car while not wearing her seatbelt. This traditional S-500 style has been used on countless movies of the era where heads of state and diplomats are seen arriving or departing the scene. I need to make room in my garage so it's time to find a new caretaker of this wonderful vehicle.
