1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 500

Description

The release of the legendary “R129” generation of Mercedes-Benz SL was a historic moment as it marked the first significant redesign of the model in almost two decades, carrying the model into the next century. The new 500 SL boasted a technically advanced, 32-valve light-alloy V8 engine with variable valve timing, making it the first Mercedes production engine to generate over 300 horsepower. This car was not just a sports car; it was a fully accomplished automobile that perfectly blended style, performance, and safety. The power-folding soft top was a remarkable new feature, adding to the car's already impressive list of innovations. The 500 SL was a testament to the idea that safety and sports performance could coexist, as it featured a sophisticated safety chassis, an automatically or manually deployed roll bar, and magnesium seat frames with an integral height-adjustable three-point seat belt. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Black (040) over a Palomino leather (274) interior 

• Powered by a 315-horsepower, 5.0-liter “M119” V8 featuring dual overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder 

• Equipped with a Black power-folding soft top 

• Color-keyed removable hard top finished in matching Black 

• Outfitted with 16-inch eight-hole aluminum alloy wheels with Mercedes-Benz center caps and 225/55 Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires 

• The engine wiring harness has been replaced 

• Offered with just under 73,000 miles at the time of listing 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

This car is equipped with, but not limited to, the following options:  

• 241 – Electric front seat adjustment with memory, left  

• 242 - Electric front seat adjustment with memory, right  

• 246 – Mirror with memory function 

• 461 – Instruments with miles and English legend 

• 471 – Acceleration Skid Control (ASR) 

• 494 – Version for the United States 

• 551 – Anti-theft/break-in warning system 

• 581 – Automatic climate control 

• 592 – Heat insulating glass 

• 600 – Headlamp wiper/washer system 

• 652 – Eight-hole light-alloy wheels 

• 880 – Central locking system with infrared remote control 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor white dots appearing in the gauge cluster 

• Minor issue with the radio operation where it will only play out of the rear speakers if the volume knob is not tapped 

• Minor hydraulic fluid leak from the hydraulic power-folding soft top, as pictured 

Included 

• Car cover 

• Hard top stand 

• Window stickers 

• Records 

Ownership History 

The CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows that this 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 was initially sold in North Carolina in July 1995 and remained with its original owner until it was purchased by the second and current owner in April 2003.