For Sale: 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Roadster

"At the intersection where scintillating style and passionate performance meet, you'll find the incomparable SL 500. Find yourself launched off the line by the undeniable force of a 302 horsepower V8. The beckoning call of a cockpit practically overflowing with premium leather and shimmering, hand polished wood. And the irresistibly smooth, rapid lure of the first 7 speed automatic transmission ever offered in a sports car." From the 2004 sales brochure.

For consignment, a 2004 Mercedes Benz SL500 roadster with a title verified 114,421 miles. Talk about bells and whistles! This was the epitome of luxury sports driving 20 years ago and still provides an exhilarating experience. Don't let those miles chase you off. We've represented other SL's at the mall that were well into triple digits, often approaching 200,000 miles, with plenty of miles ahead of them!

Exterior
Curves abound on this Brilliant Silver Metallic, veering from the angular disposition of previous generation SL's, and even the rocker panel has wind defying curvature. The sharp nose is first to cut through the air and the cross bars of the flush grille create a staircase through which air flows. Aggressive intakes on the cowl are matched by the beautifully designed fender vents while the rounded retractable hardtop sends air asunder and back to the modest spoiler. That spoiler hovers over flush tail lights and a clean, streamline rear fascia that includes exhaust split wide and fitting the space provided by the valance. 18-inch wheels carry 40 series tires and a few of them show some curb rash. The good news is that other than that and some discoloration of the rear spoiler, no other imperfections were found on the exterior.

Interior
Mercedes does great interiors and this one is a testament to the attention to detail and quality of materials. The taut materials on the door panels, for example, a flowing arrangement of plastics, leather, wood, has held up very well over the past 20 years of usage and the same could be said about the black leather bucket seats which are fitted onto the floor via an integrated base with substantial padding. Slight patina presents on the steering wheels along with wood trim and robust thumb buttons. It fronts a deeply browed gauge cluster with side units complete the central control panel. From there, the center stack takes over with attractive wood framing and a screen that is flanked by a myriad of switches, topped by the CD slot that accompanies the AM/FM radio. The center console is a continuation of the ornamental wood and houses the shifter, all over gray carpet with fitted mats and carpet is also used for the trunk and presents nicely.

Drive-train
A nicely detailed engine bay houses the shrouded 5.0 liter SOHC V8, good for 302 horsepower and carrying the revolutionary MB 7G-tronic 7-speed automatic transmission. Power is routed sports car style to the rear axle where it finds 2.82 gears.

Undercarriage
Heat shields abound underneath and provide a buffer from the dual exhaust that runs down the center tunnel, through original equipment mufflers, and out the back through chrome tips. Four wheel power disc brakes are on board for this high end cruiser and suspension is independent front and rear with Macpherson struts all the way around. Clean and dry conditions prevail underneath and belly pans are fully intact.

Drive-Ability
Low, comfortable, balanced, and robust, just some of the words that come to mind as we take this roadster around the loop. Plenty of power underfoot, great visibility, and wonderful handling is provided by this Benz, and other than an illuminated battery light, all functions operate as they should and we're confident to put this one under the lights, ready for shoppers near and far. 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.

Twenty one years old and looking fresh in design. Sure, technology has improved exponentially over the years, but this more analog version of a luxury sports car provides all the right ingredients for a spirited weekend ride, comfortable daily driver, or top down beach town cruiser. SL stands for Sports Light, (Leicht), but this roadster is grounded, powerful, and heavy on attractive features!

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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