Vehicle Description
There's something great about going premium car shopping on our
site, and this 1996 Mercedes SL500 is the reason why. It's an
exceptionally original example of a new crop of classics. So you
get to experience finely aged style, while also enjoying great
modern luxuries like A/C, power everything, a large V8, and a
five-speed automatic transmission.
If you want to treat the interstate like the Autobahn, do it in a
R129 Mercedes-Benz SL. It has an intimidating presence when it
looms large in anyone's rear-view mirror. That's due in large part
to the wide grille and massive three-pointed star, but from any
angle, this car looks like unstoppable performance. While it's not
small, it does have the sheetmetal stretched tight over the
mechanicals, and few cars have ever been as densely packed with
technological wizardry as this SL. Not just technology, but just
superior engineering, too. You see that in how the original paint
still has the kind of luster that makes lesser cars jealous. White
was a bold choice in 1996, but today it gives the car a modern
elegance. Out back, the iconic ribbed taillights not only look
good, but also they were developed as a dirt-repelling safety
feature.
The blue leather interior adds a bold and sophisticated attitude
against the white exterior. The R129 is a true luxury and
technology machine, and you know it the moment you sit down. Those
buckets seats are power adjustable and engineered to keep you
comfortable on long road trips. Of course the pair of seats is just
the tip of the premium iceberg. This SL has real wood trim,
automatic climate control, power windows, power locks, cruise
control, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD/XM stereo with aux input for the
most modern music players. Whenever you don't want to share all the
features with the world, the blue folding roof raises and lowers
electronically with the touch of a button. For those days you want
a coupe, there is an included removable white hardtop. But there's
another side to Mercedes amenities that are always a nice bonus.
This premium marque is known for engineering plenty of safety into
their cars, and this can be seen on features such as the dual
airbags, anti-lock disc brakes, and roll bar that automatically
pops up when danger is detected.
The 500 in SL500 refers to the 5.0 liter V8 that lives under the
hood. The numbers-matching motor is a DOHC unit that produces 315
horsepower. So you get the best of both world with low-end power at
the stoplights and plenty left for passing power even if you're
cruising above the speed limit. In fact, that's exactly how the
SL500 was engineered. The five-speed automatic transmission, power
steering, multi-link fully independent suspension, and four-wheel
disc brakes all work together to give you confidence and power no
matter if you're driving through town or approaching triple-digit
speeds. That's what makes this car so timeless. You can arrive at
the club, and every other SL owner knows you took the long way
there because this sport and luxury machine was specially built for
it.
This modern classic has all the features you want (and more) for an
exceptional price. Time to grab the good life while it's still in
reach. Call today!!!
