Mercedes-Benz SL500 Panorama Roof Convertible (1997)
Sale price: US $19,500.00 Make an Offer
| Used |
| “Please note that this is a used vehicle in good shape, with condition better than average for a 24-year old car, but it is also not a brand new 2021 Mercedes SL :).” |
| Year: | 1997 | VIN : | WDBFA67F8VF143978 |
| Mileage: | 67964 | Engine: | 5.0L V8 |
| Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats | Model: | SL-Class |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Sub Model: | Convertible |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
| Disability Equipped: | No | Safety Features: | Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Interior Color: | Tan |
| Exterior Color: | Blue | Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Trim: | SL500 | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Body Type: | Convertible |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Options: | Cassette Player, CD Player, Convertible, Leather Seats |
Hicksville, New York, United States
Vehicle description
The Overview If you’re reading this, you probably already know that 1997 was one of the best years of the R129 chassis. It has the venerable M119 DOHC 32 valve engine. Used in Mercedes’s famous skunkworks Group C race cars, as well as the 500E that everyone knows and loves. It boggles my mind that a four door midsize sedan with the same engine brings 2-3x more money than this iconic roadster, but such is the world we live in. Combined with a FACTORY PANORAMIC ROOF, and you have, perhaps, the holy grail of the SL 500 lineup. So, today is the day for offering an aspiring R129 owner or collector this nice classic 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Roadster. It is finished in the uncommon Midnight Blue (904), which is almost like a dark blue when you Google Image it, but pops really nicely in the sun, with beige leather hides and matching dark blue soft top. Whoever ordered this car when new knew what they were doing. Carfax shows a whopping 55 service records during the life of the car with no accidents or damage reported as of the August 14th, 2021 Carfax date. Driven just 67,964 miles since new. Sold with clean and clear NY title. Exterior The exterior of this SL500 is in overall very good condition. The car recently received a minor detailing and has a great shine. I’ve kept it under a high quality car cover since then so it’s still sitting pretty. Very clean and straight body and I invite you to come inspect it yourself before auction closes. Of course it has the panoramic hardtop, so you have instant bragging rights over pretty much any other R129, unless we are talking SL73s. Last I checked a brand new pano roof from Mercedes Classic Center is like $23K, so having one instantly adds value to your car. All engine compartment and door sill stickers appear to be in place as well, and door locks work as intended. Undercarriage looks solid upon my and mechanic’s inspections. No corrosion on body. The Midnight Blue paint shows really well with a few minor nicks, swirls, and other light cosmetic blemishes as to be expected on a car of this vintage. All glass in good shape, working power windows, etc. Lights, high beams work as they should. Some wear on the insulation pad under the hood, pretty common.One headlight bezel trim piece got split while we were taking photos, but I have replacement ones and will try to have them installed prior to delivery. Has power soft top and roll bar. Both work great at the push of a button. There is a video of soft top operation in the Drive album linked below. Overall this is one stunning and well-preserved 30-year old Mercedes in a not often seen color. Please be sure to have a look at the Google drive photo album where every square inch of the body should be depicted. Interior I think the photos will reflect the lovely interior, but the interior is in very good shape overall. Real leather throughout the interior Original books, spare tire, tonneau cover, and maintenance booklet are present. Car antenna and radio work as they should. A/C and heat both work well. I have spare set of sun visors/vanity mirrors for the car, as someone removed the mirrors from the originals. I guess they didn’t like seeing their reflection! Seats and leather have held up remarkably well for the age of the car. Minor wear on driver side bolster. Speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, tach, oil pressure gauge, etc. all function as they should. Soft top and hardtop are in really good shape. Power soft top and roll bar are functional as well. Panoramic roof is an experience worth writing home about. It honestly feels like you are driving top down but without the sun burning down on you. Driving at night is the coolest thing. Seeing the moon beam down on you in full view. You know when you were a kid and your parents would tell you to look out the window to see a mountain or stars in the sky, but it would always be tough from the back seat? No such problem here. Just look straight up! The seats, parcel shelf, and carpets are very clean as the photos show. Wood trim also appears to be in good shape. Cupholders, covers, etc. all work. Overall, this is a very comfortable and well laid-out, well preserved cockpit that is very comfortable over long or short trips. Still has that great rich leather smell that MBs used to have! The Drive Mechanically, this Benz is very solid. It starts up easily and runs great and makes a lot of power and torque. Great passing power and smooth shifts from the gearbox. These are stout powertrains and are quite under-stressed. Consistent brake pedal feel, braking ability, and good suspension/supple ride quality. Only minor issue I can think of is sometimes there is an exhaust rattle/clunk from the resonator, I have been assured this has no effect on performance or drivability whatsoever. No dash lights or anything, just some small occasional noise. The car has a substantial feel to it. It tracks straight on the highway. Great long distance cruiser. And Surprisingly good gas mileage on the highway! I welcome any Pre purchase inspections as long as your mechanic wears a mask. Overall, this car is a very strong runner that can keep pace with modern day traffic and a great cruiser that gets a lot of thumbs-ups. I would certainly drive this to California tomorrow, and I don’t say that about a lot of cars! Please let me know if you have any questions. Terms and Conditions 1. Car is being sold with a clean title and is sold "AS IS" "WHERE IS" with no written or verbal warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. I fully welcome and encourage and prospective owners/bidders to come check out, feel, and inspect the car in person. Please note there will be NO POST-SALE INSPECTIONS t o determine whether you actually want to purchase the car so PLEASE BID/OFFER THOUGHTFULLY and carry out the purchase if you win. Please ask any and all questions before making an offer or bidding, I want this to be a great transaction for all parties. 2. Zero feedback users please contact me prior to bidding/making an offer or bids will be canceled. Car is also being advertised in other platforms and I reserve the right to end the listing at any time. 3. I can help with shipping arrangements or work with your shipper to coordinate pickup. Out of state and International BUYERS WELCOME! 4. Winning bidder please message me through or email me within 24 hours of auction close. 5. $500 non-refundable Paypal deposit due upon auction close. 6. Balance of purchase is due via CASH in person or bank wire transfer within 7 days of auction close. All funds must clear before releasing vehicle and title. Thank you for your understanding. I can certainly store the car under car cover or in garage for longer while you arrange and coordinate shipping or pick-up. 7. All photos taken by iPhone 11 or Nikon camera 8. I have described this car to the best of my ability, disclosed every thing I know about it, and been as transparent as I can. Please ask any questions and do not leave anything to imagination. All inspections and viewings are welcome.More images/video available here: https:/ drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vs-TsfFxjVZjp_6ONVlNw1Yc6S3T0NXE?usp=sharing
Please do not hesitate to contact me to request additional photos, videos, or to schedule in-person viewings or mechanical inspections! Thank you for viewing this listing and best of luck with the auction listing! Hope to help you become a SL500 owner quite soon!
Please do not hesitate to contact me to request additional photos, videos, or to schedule in-person viewings or mechanical inspections! Thank you for viewing this listing and best of luck with the auction listing! Hope to help you become a SL500 owner quite soon!