Vehicle Description
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 '40th Anniversary Edition' Convertible (1
of only 500 made for worldwide with only 250 to USA) in the
sophisticated combination of Crimson Red Metallic with matching
Removable Hardtop and Black Soft Top over special 'Exquisite
Interior' dressed in Parchment Leather. 5.0L 315hp/347lb-ft
High-Performance 4-valve/quad-cam V8 Engine. 5-Speed Automatic
Trans. Fabulous condition throughout with only 53,659 miles from
new. The 40th Anniversary Edition cars were built to commemorate
the first 300SL Roadster. Factory options include; Power-adjustable
front seats with memory, Automatically dipping inside rearview
mirror, Additional 3rd row stop lamp, Headlamps cleaning equipment,
Anti-theft system, Premium sound system (since upgraded with modern
head unit with Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, Aux-Input, USB
Connection -original unit included), Seat heater for front seats,
Leather interior. Special Chestnut Wood Interior Trim including
Steering Wheel and Shift Lever. Remote entry, Traction control.
Original 17" 6-Spoke Evo II Wheels included. This is an extremely
well-kept SL500 that originally sold for over $80k. It has been
meticulously cared for and the car shows in superb excellent
throughout. These R129-bodied SLs are on the cusp of becoming a
true modern classic and this example is a rare and desired '40th
Anniversary' variant, one of only 500 produced. A fantastic
opportunity to add some Mercedes luxury to your garage at a
fraction of the original MSRP.These SLs were the ultimate in
drop-top luxury throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s with an
original MSRP that approached $85k -- before any options were
added. A masterpiece of beauty, power, smoothness, safety and
convenience, the best years for drivers are 1996, 1997 and 1998,
which have both the quad-cam engine and the 5-speed transmission.
The SL500 accelerates smoothly and brutally at any speed,
acceleration comes from torque, not horsepower - A normal car has
only about 150 ft-lbs of torque, peak. The SL500 not only has 347
ft-lbs, and it does this over most RPMs. They are the best SL500s
ever made and are real Mercedes, not watered down
Daimler-Chryslers. This sleek Crimson Red over Parchment leather
example is outfitted with power adjustable leather seats, premium
audio, elegant interior craftsmanship and top-tier tactile elements
including special Chestnut wood trim, power heated seats, and
climate control. Under the hood, this 5.0L V8 will pump out 300+
horsepower through the 5-Speed automatic transmission.For more
information on this fantastic 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Roadster, or
any of our 30+ Cabriolets. Convertible, Drop-Tops, Roadsters and
Volantes always in our inventory, contact one of our friendly and
knowledgeable sales consultants or feel free to stop by our 5-acre
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