Powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine mated to a 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic transmission, this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is finished in Imperial Red over a Beige leather interior. It equips a body-color retractable hard top, a black soft top, wood trim, automatic climate control, power-adjustable seats with memory, and more. Showing just over 47k miles on the odometer, this R129 is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Pennsylvania.
This example is finished in Imperial Red (582O) with a matching retractable hard top and a black soft top. Its post-1996 facelift styling incorporates body-colored bumpers along with front fenders with twin rounded slot vents. Other equipment includes front fog lights, headlamp wipers, an automatic antenna, and twin exhaust outlets. A set of polished 16” AMG-branded wheels have been mounted. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin is appointed with Beige (265A) upholstery complemented by matching carpets and burl wood trim. Accessories include power-adjustable seats with memory settings, automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows and mirrors, and a central locking system.
Beneath the hood lies a 5.0-liter M119 V8 engine factory rated at 315 HP and 347 lb.-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed automatic transmission while stopping is provided by four-wheel disc brakes. The seller states that some service documentation from 1999 to present will accompany the sale.
This sale will include a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “The 1998 Mercedes-Benz 500SL with a clean history. The sixth owner, the deceased husband of the seller, purchased it in 2011. Since its manufacture in 1998, the vehicle has had no major issues or repairs, with a documented service record from 1999 to present.”
Comments (3)
richardroy77 yes Sir it is a detachable top
Is this a retractable hardtop or removable hardtop. Just verifying. Thanks
Greetings to everyone, the car speaks for itself it shows age appropriate, the car was given to the previous owner as a gift from his wife. She recalls many weekends driving with him enjoying SL500 as it should be. The car was maintained and appreciated, the buyer of this vehicle will still have plenty of miles to travel with the luxury and quality that only Mercedes Benz can provide is still present as it was in 1998. I am available to answer any questions, and I wish you good luck.