Vehicle Description
Continuing the 2-seater convertible tradition, the Mercedes
SL-Class was modernized in 1989 to feature an all-new exterior
presentation with more European styling aesthetics. This new
platform was known as the R129 chassis and featured redesigned
front and rear bumper covers for a more aerodynamic shape, and a
sleeker overall presentation. It was the first Mercedes SL to
feature a hydraulically operated convertible soft top, as well as
an automatic rollbar for added safety. It was very well received by
buyers, being produced through 2002 with several engine choices.
Today, they represent one of the best road-going convertibles on
the market for your money!
Offered here is a very well maintained 1997 Mercedes Benz SL500
finished in the rare factory color of Brilliant Emerald Pearl over
Oyster Leather interior. Under the hood lies the durable 5.0L DOHC
32-valve V8 engine providing 315 horsepower and 347 lb. ft of
torque through a 5-speed automatic transmission. Features and
creature comforts remain readily available on these Mercedes luxury
sport convertibles. They include automatic climate control, power
windows & mirrors, 10-way adjustable seats/headrests, removable
auxiliary hardtop for year-round enjoyment, Bose premium
AM/FM/Cassette audio system, 16" light alloy wheels, dual vanity
mirrors, and carpeted floor mats. Our example was originally
equipped with a Mercedes-branded mobile phone system with remote
control in the dashboard (since removed and included in the
sale).
This beautiful SL500 began life in Connecticut before making its
way to Florida from 2000-2008, then delivered to St. Louis where is
has been enjoyed seasonally ever since. It has always had routine
annual servicing, largely conducted by our local Plaza Mercedes
dealership by meticulous past owners. According to records
provided, it also received new front brake pads, rotors, & sensors
at 73,400 miles, new Euro Green cloth convertible top with charcoal
tinted rear window in November 2021, engine coolant flush in
September 2022, along with new transmission mount and front strut
mounts in 2023. Today, the odometer reads only 82,270 miles.
The careful past owner of over 4 years has always garage-kept this
SL500 driving it only on the fairest of days. He chose the new
convertible top to better match the gorgeous exterior color, and
even opted to have the rear window tinted to match the door glass.
Please note that the factory radio has been re-installed and a
remote 6-disc CD changer is being provided should one wish to
install it. Additional items include 2 factory key fobs, all
original books/manuals, wind deflector, remote mobile phone keypad,
emergency manual top handle, hardtop stand with storage cover,
battery charger/maintainer, and all service history dating back to
2008. Outside of some fading paint on the upper portions of the
front and rear bumpers, this lovely Mercedes shows incredibly well
and has been properly serviced from new! It drives out wonderfully
and should make for a perfect weekend cruiser when you want some
wind in your hair and have nowhere else to be! Act quickly on this
one!
