Mercedes SL600 Brand New Top and All Top Hydraulics, No Accidents, No Rust (1996)
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| “The convertible top is brand new and all 12 convertible top hydraulic cylinders have just been professionally rebuilt using correct German U-shape seals, with top fluid tank removed, cleaned and filled with a proper fresh Febi fluid. This is NOT a typical cheap $1500 hydraulics rebuilt using incorrect (o-ring) seals. No mileage/usage on top and hydraulics except for testing cycles. Also brand new hood liner and floor mats.No accidents and no rust, used only in southern states. The paint is almost all original as verified with a paint thickness gauge, except for repaint of trunk cover and area around it. The back panel and rear bumper still have original VIN stickers without any traces of repaint. Originality of that age and mileage comes with scratches as pictured, a couple of inch scratch on the hardtop and other normal wear. The odometer display is less bright than the temperature sensor and other indicators.” |
| Year: | 1996 | VIN : | WDBFA76F0TF136723 |
| Mileage: | 79989 | Model: | SL-Class |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Body Type: | Convertible | Disability Equipped: | No |
Palm Harbor, Florida, United States
Vehicle description
Exotic V12 engine in a classy Mercedes SL600 R129 convertible with appreciation potential.
Convertible top has been replaced and all 12 top hydraulic cylinders have professionally been just rebuilt with zero usage except for testing cycles.
One of 688 SL600 imported to USA in 1996. Total global production of all R129 V12 cars in all years is only 11,089.
The same V12 engine was used (without any tuning) in the original Pagani Zonda C12 hyper car (now valued at about $3.25 million), considered by many to be one of the best sounding cars of all time (using exhaust with headers). DOHC e ngine displacing 5987 cc / 365.3 in³ has respectable performance even by today"s standards:
Power 293.8 kw / 394.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Torque 570 nm / 420.4 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm 1996 is considered by many to be the best year for SL600 - unlike earlier models it has no distributors but individual cylinder coils, giving much stronger and more reliable ignition. Electronic 5 speed (unlike pre 1996 mechanical 4 speed) is more responsive and gives better fuel economy. Newer than 1996 models suffer from unavailability/difficulty of obtaining fob based ignition keys. This car is fully trimmed with stitched leather (including the dash, door handles, sun visors etc, unlike many SL600 which have those parts in plastic/vinyl). Wood trimmed steering wheel. Clean, one piece HID headlights not the common halogens with plastic framing, clear not yellow corner lights, desirable, rare original alloy wheels (including the spare), rare original gear shift knob. Original audio equipment (head unit with code, Bose amplifier, CD changer with Mercedes cartridge etc.) Comes with a hard top, fold-able hardtop stand, wind deflector which attaches to the roll bar, 2 keys (one with working remote), jack, toolkit, books, clear CarFax. The car has not been driven much recently. Some service records including: Service about 200 miles ago: Left and right valve cover gaskets, ABS pump, 6 ignition coils, Synthetic oil change Service about 4500 miles ago: Automatic transmission service (filters, gaskets, fluid), engine and transmission mounts changed, spark plugs changed, cabin air filter, engine air filter, oil pan gasket and sending unit, 4 ignition coils, various seals and repairs, Synthetic oil. A rare opportunity to purchase a solid, collectible convertible with appreciation potential, which shows some wear and imperfections making it suitable for regular driving enjoyment - not a perfect, museum only specimen. Ideally for someone who can appreciate engineering of one of the top Mercedes cars from the era of some of the best quality cars Mercedes has ever built, but anyone can enjoy it as either a warm weather convertible or colder weather hardtop.
State sales tax, title, license fee and registration fee are additional. We do not charge any dealer fees or documentation preparation fees. Vehicle is also available for sale locally, we reserve the right to end the auction at any time, the mileage may increase slightly as the car is occasionally being driven. On Oct-24-20 at 14:44:22 PDT, seller added the following information: SL 600
Convertible top has been replaced and all 12 top hydraulic cylinders have professionally been just rebuilt with zero usage except for testing cycles.
One of 688 SL600 imported to USA in 1996. Total global production of all R129 V12 cars in all years is only 11,089.
The same V12 engine was used (without any tuning) in the original Pagani Zonda C12 hyper car (now valued at about $3.25 million), considered by many to be one of the best sounding cars of all time (using exhaust with headers). DOHC e ngine displacing 5987 cc / 365.3 in³ has respectable performance even by today"s standards:
Power 293.8 kw / 394.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Torque 570 nm / 420.4 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm 1996 is considered by many to be the best year for SL600 - unlike earlier models it has no distributors but individual cylinder coils, giving much stronger and more reliable ignition. Electronic 5 speed (unlike pre 1996 mechanical 4 speed) is more responsive and gives better fuel economy. Newer than 1996 models suffer from unavailability/difficulty of obtaining fob based ignition keys. This car is fully trimmed with stitched leather (including the dash, door handles, sun visors etc, unlike many SL600 which have those parts in plastic/vinyl). Wood trimmed steering wheel. Clean, one piece HID headlights not the common halogens with plastic framing, clear not yellow corner lights, desirable, rare original alloy wheels (including the spare), rare original gear shift knob. Original audio equipment (head unit with code, Bose amplifier, CD changer with Mercedes cartridge etc.) Comes with a hard top, fold-able hardtop stand, wind deflector which attaches to the roll bar, 2 keys (one with working remote), jack, toolkit, books, clear CarFax. The car has not been driven much recently. Some service records including: Service about 200 miles ago: Left and right valve cover gaskets, ABS pump, 6 ignition coils, Synthetic oil change Service about 4500 miles ago: Automatic transmission service (filters, gaskets, fluid), engine and transmission mounts changed, spark plugs changed, cabin air filter, engine air filter, oil pan gasket and sending unit, 4 ignition coils, various seals and repairs, Synthetic oil. A rare opportunity to purchase a solid, collectible convertible with appreciation potential, which shows some wear and imperfections making it suitable for regular driving enjoyment - not a perfect, museum only specimen. Ideally for someone who can appreciate engineering of one of the top Mercedes cars from the era of some of the best quality cars Mercedes has ever built, but anyone can enjoy it as either a warm weather convertible or colder weather hardtop.
State sales tax, title, license fee and registration fee are additional. We do not charge any dealer fees or documentation preparation fees. Vehicle is also available for sale locally, we reserve the right to end the auction at any time, the mileage may increase slightly as the car is occasionally being driven. On Oct-24-20 at 14:44:22 PDT, seller added the following information: SL 600