*** RARE - 1997 Mercedes SL500 Anniversary Edition - Only 1 of 500 Worldwide ***

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Description

*** RARE - 1997 Mercedes SL500 Anniversary Edition - Only 1 of 500 Worldwide ***
ADDED NEW PICTURE OF CAR WHEN I PURCHASED -- HAD THE ORIGINAL SIX-SPOKE WHEELS, WHICH WERE REPLACED BY PREVIOUS OWNER. NEW STARTING PRICE OF $6,000 AS A LOCAL CHARLOTTE BUYER IS WILLING TO PAY THIS!!
RARE -- 1997 Mercedes 500SL 40th Anniversary Edition, 1 of only 500 made worldwide and only 250 shipped to the US! VIN -- WDBFA67F9VF154679AE
The anniversary edition had the following differences when compared to regular SL500's for 1997:
o Special Paint (019 -- Designo Red) -- More of a burgundy than a red
o Interior Color (265- Mushroom)
o 1996 style steering wheel with wood
o Chestnut wood trim
o Elimination of model designation on rear lid (No SL500 badge) -- Note, previous owner added this to the car
o Special Leather Seats (no perforations)
o Special Insignia 40th Anniversary Floor Matts
o Special Owner's Manual case.
o Left Auto dim mirrors
o Special EVO2 17" Wheels (6 Spoke) -- Previous owner replaced with chrome AMG wheels
Pros: Hardtop included, all new front and rear rotors and brake pads replaced by Hendrick Mercedes last 12 months (with less than 500 miles driven since then). On 8/18/14, $2,300 worth of work including a new fuel pump and relay, complete tune-up, oil change with synthetic oil, 4 brand new tires and 4-wheel alignment. New battery with AutoZone warranty. Recently detailed. Stored in temperature-controlled garage. Full-size spare tire on factory alloy wheel. Car has a lot of power and runs very strong.
Cons: Small dent in the trunk lid. Minor scratches, on trunk lid and below front bumper. AC needs recharge. Front convertible top pulldown motors work, but leak hydraulic fluid (they need to be replaced). Left-side catalytic converter needs to be replaced. Minor pitting in the wheels. Driver-side seat shows wear. Crack in soft-top rear plastic window.
Full press release from 1997 -- theautochannel.com/news/press/date/19970325/press001562.html