1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Legendary Mercedes-Benz design chief Bruno Sacco has called the R129 SL-series his “most perfect car.” Sacco’s bold design of the Mercedes-Benz R129 earned the international Car Design Award in 1991. But the beauty was hardly skin deep, as the R129 possessed legendary engineering with pioneering advanced safety features, like an automatic roll-over bar which pops up in just 0.3 seconds when the vehicle senses a possible crash. Even the seats featured 20 patented safety innovations. The 1998 SL 500 was the last powered by the 5.0-liter, 32-valve, DOHC “M119”V8 with Bosch LH-Jetronic fuel injection, good for 315 horsepower. Also, in 1998 came slightly updated styling and Nappa leather seating. The optional SL Sport package introduced in 1996 added AMG 18 inch wheels and various aero upgrades. Much more of a grand tourer than a nimble sports car, the R129 is an accomplished cruiser with ample performance that pampers its driver and passenger. And the convenient well-insulated convertible top, handy stowage area behind the front seats, and fairly generous trunk make the SL 500 the perfect road-trip vehicle.

Highlights

• Offered from The Boca Raton Collection

• Optioned with the SL Sport package which includes:

  • Deeper front air dam

  • Mesh grille

  • Projector-beam foglamps

  • Aero side skirting

  • Recontoured rear apron

  • Larger 18 inch AMG wheels

  • Sport badging

• Finished in Black (040) over a Black leather (261A) interior

• Black (040) removable hardtop

• Powered by a 315-horsepower, 5.0-liter, 32-valve, DOHC M119 V8 with Bosch LH-Jetronic fuel injection

• Electronic five-speed transmission

• Black power-folding soft top

• Nitto Motivo tires,245/40ZR18 front, 275/35ZR18 rear

• Alpine CDE-151 CD receiver with trunk-mounted changer

• The option plate shows the following:

  • 040 – Black (Schwartz) paint

  • 040 – Black (Schwartz) hardtop paint

  • 200A – Leather

  • 241 – Front seat

  • 242 – Front seat

  • 249 – Automatically dipping inside rear view mirror

  • 251 – Radio MB - Exquisit– USA

  • 261A – Leather Black

  • 309 – Cup holder

  • 340 – Additional 3rd stop lamp

  • 461 – Instrument with miles indicated and English legend

  • 494 – version for USA

  • 501 – Outside rear-view mirror, right, heated

  • 524 – Paintwork - preservation

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

  • 600 – Headlamp wiper/washer

  • 636 – Deletion - warning triangle

  • 668 – Mode of packing VE III with styropor bumper rails

  • 740 – Black soft top fabric 9001

  • 772 – AMG styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron

  • 792 – AMG complete wheels, 8 x 18 front, 9 x 18 rear

  • 808 – change of model year, the last figure showing the new model year

  • 810 – sound system

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Automatic climate control with air conditioning

• Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABSand driveline traction control

• Convertible occupant rollover protection

• Electrochromatic rearview mirror

• Memorized settings including seats, door mirror, rearview mirror, and

• Power Adjustable Front Head Restraints

• Heated mirrors

• Heated windshield washer jets andwiper park

• Anti-theft alarm system

• Audio system security

• Leather steering wheel

• Center console

• Cruise control

• Power steering

• Power antenna

• Power door locks with keyless entry

• Front fog lights

• Cornering Lights

• Power windows

• Tinted glass

Known Imperfections

• Small scrape under front bumper

• Light nicks & scratches in paint

Included

• Factory first aid kit

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 in Florida,New Jersey, and New York, before returning to Florida in 2023 where it entered The Boca Raton Collection.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email:donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida. Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.