For Sale: 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1998 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster

"Since the release of the historic Gullwing coupe, the SL-Class has set the benchmark for what a premium roadster should be with its continued strive for excellence in performance, technology, safety, and style. High end roadster rivals include the BMW 6 Series and Jaguar F-Type. In 1989, we saw the release of the fourth generation SL Class roadster with a 5.0 liter V8 powering the 500SL and a 3.0 liter straight six powering the 300SL. With technology that includes electronic stability control, anti lock brakes, adaptive damping shock absorbers, and front airbags, the SL-Class was one of the most sophisticated cars on the market." Thx MotorTrend

For consignment, a 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500 roadster with a title verified 28,016 actual miles. Frequent oil changes and numerous repairs have been relayed by the consignor and this well sorted personal luxury sports roadster is ready to provide years of a more high end driving experience to its next steward.

Exterior
Enveloped in two stage Imperial Red, the exterior of this presents cleanly and includes the optional accessory hardtop in matching red borders around a translucent and smoked roof. The other option is a three window black canvas top in very good condition and no slouch of design if the weather unexpectedly goes bad. Integrated color matched bumpers, flush headlights, a steeply raked windshield, ribbed tail lights, and we have a sports car with fantastic, if not legendary lines that maintain the Benz luxury profile. 16-inch Mercedes wheels carry 225/55ZR16 tires with a late 2022 date code. With the top down, the straight shouldered car takes on an aerodynamic profile and grounded stance. At a distance, she looks flawless. Up close, we note imperfections that include chips, scratches, scuffs, evidence of side mirror contact with something, touched up edge wear, minor blistering at a panel gap, a long linear scratch on a door, and chin scrapes.

Interior
Khaki leather and MB Tex, with plush padding and stitching allow the driver and passenger an almost endless array of recline, height, temperature and stiffness options at the touch of a series of buttons on the door which shows some patina in that area and on the handle. These buckets remain in great shape and the storage area behind them is fully carpeted and clean. The doors are lined with a tasteful mixture of materials including highly lacquered burlwood. This wood can also be seen in the center console housing the AM/FM/Cassette radio with a trunk mounted CD changer and switchgear, cascading down to surround the shifter in the center console. The gauge cluster is simplicity behind glass with all the function indicators a driver will need behind a leather wrapped sport steering wheel. Plush tan carpet covers the floor and fully finishes the trunk.

Drivetrain
The heavily shrouded engine bay is clean and contains the 5.0 liter SOHC V8, fuel injected and putting out 315 horsepower. A 5-speed automatic transmission is behind it and power is routed to the rear axle with 2.65 gears.

Undercarriage
The documented low mileage becomes evident even more on the underside which is fantastically clean and dry. Power disc brakes go to all four wheels and the single exhaust travels through original equipment pipes, muffler and twin tailpipes. Suspension is fully independent and includes Macpherson struts up front and a multilink and coil springs in back.

Drive-Ability
Nothing to report here as this pampered low mileage example does exactly what SL500's are known for; great power, super handling, straight tracking, and a solid, rattle free ride. All functions work as they should. 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.

Dozens of SL's have come throughout our halls and this is one of cleanest around. The color pops, the interior is comfortable, clean and purposeful, and the three way configuration of the tops never gets dull. This is a fantastic example that still smells like money, nearly 30 years after it left Germany!

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W-Germany
D-Daimler Benz
B-Benz
F-R129SL Chassis
A-Roadster
67-SL500
F-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
X-Check Digit
W-1998
F-Bremen, Germany Assy Plant
165871-Sequential Unit Number

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. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your states titling and registration process.

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