Vehicle Description
1998 Mercedes Benz SL600 Convertible
The Mercedes-Benz SL Class is a grand touring car that has been
manufactured by Mercedes Benz since 1954. The designation SL
derives from the German Sport-Leicht, which translates to
lightweight sport. With unlimited speed limits prevalent in Europe,
individuals who owned such cars could quickly travel from point A
to point B without the inconvenience of sitting in an airport, then
renting a car upon arrival at your destination. This is the true
definition of grand touring, meaning traveling in luxury and style
at high speed.
This 1998 Mercedes Benz 600 SL V12 convertible has 66,771 title
verified original miles. The car is in overall very good condition,
with nearly all the amenities working, and intact. This SL is
capable of cruising all day at high speeds, while keeping you in
luxurious comfort. As one would expect, many conveniences are
standard, and included on the option list of this car. A like new
condition matching hard top comes with this car as well. Luxury and
Mercedes Benz reliability sum it up best.
Exterior
Beautiful black, glossy and deep paint covers the exterior. On the
rocker at the bottom of the car are a few chips and on the lower of
the front bumper there may have been a few encounters with
something that jumped in the way of this car! Very slight though.
This is highlighted by chrome V12 emblems at the base of the
fenders, just above a pair of heat extractor vents thatadd to the
overall appearance of motion even when the car is standing still.
Windshield glass and its trimmings are scratch free, and the
hardtop when prompted does not fully release from the body. Very
nice alloy wheels hold 16-inch almost new tires all around. The
grille area has no marks, and all smoked chrome and stainless
accents are in mint condition. A hard tonneau hides the top just
behind the seats.
Interior
Plush stitched black and gray leather bucket seats have all
electronic controls to perfect your driving position for those long
trips. Seat belts are built into the sides of the seats. Matching
black thick pile carpeting which is in very good condition lines
the interior floor, and footboard areas, as well as the rear
interior storage compartment. Exotic wood lacquered burl lines the
center console and accent the door liners where the power controls
are housed. Gauges are all analog, excepting the mileage display
which is digital. Control buttons for interior climate control,
lighting, seating position, convertible top and window up/down
operation, and many more, are enough to keep even a 757 pilot
occupied. Even within the black topped padded dash top is a hidden
control panel for the phone and its operations. Shades of early
bluetooth technology.
Drivetrain
The 389hp fuel injected V-12 6.0 Liter engine will quietly whisk
you down the Autobahn or Interstate effortlessly. An automatic
5-speed transmission, (Daimler-Benz 5G-Tronic), has several cruise
options for gas saving or performance. This works hand in hand with
a 2.56 ratio rear axle. The engine is very clean and nicely
detailed with no corrosion noted on any parts. Just pure
performance!
Undercarriage
4 wheel independent coil spring suspension is seen along with power
disc braking on all 4 corners. No rust, just a slight patina on the
suspension parts, but the floor pans and other coverings underneath
are virtually devoid of even road dirt. Dual exhaust is on for the
exhale, and all is looking fine underneath this SL.
Drive-Ability
Built like a German tank. I slip inside of this sports car and the
door closes with the MB thud only heard on these cars! It fired
right up and off to the test track where I could have gone all day.
All the mechanicals were functioning perfectly save for the
aforementioned top, and it drove like a dream. While Classic Auto
Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of
our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working
at the time of your purchase.
When it comes to a V12, the smoothness, and power pulses,
(typically 3 cylinders at any given time on a power stroke), make
it the preferred engine for an ultra luxury sports car. If you are
looking for affordable uber performance, and over the top extras,
this well preserved example deserves a look. Stop in and take a
gander at a minty example of how the "other half" traveled in
style, still viable to today's standards, but at "your half"
pricing.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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