1998 Mercedes Benz SL500R Convertible with Hard Top 32 Valve V8 , 5 Speed Auto

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Description

1998 SL 500R, 32 Valve 5.0 V, 315 HP- 347lb-ft 104k miles, has a hard top also. White with blue interior, the car is in very good original shape with very little wear, some scratches here and there, and a small wear area in the floor mate on the driver side. The cars runs extremelywell and shifts great no drive lineissues. Is not rusty, very well taken care of as you can see. The car is on here to sell, so all "reasonable" offers will be taken seriously.
The A'c blows just stopped blowing cold, it could be the shrader valve, haven't checked anything yet. Changed oil, breaks, new tires, new air filters. The top looks new, paint is in very good shape a few scratches from the hard top from previous owner. The convertible top goes up and down,. I will have the hard top on for sale and transport. I will ad pictures of the hard top. The car is 18 yrs old car I am explainingto the best of my knowledge; all the buttons work, rear sun block raises, adjusting steering wheel, in out up down etc., head rests, seats ect. Has the matching spare and jack, Bosh battery. New windshieldwas put in, all the lights work, wipers etc. The rims have some spots were the clear coat is flaking they can easily be re painted. Tires are BF Goodrich and basically like new. The car has a clear Maine Title, helping a friend sell the car. Says repair on the title, it is not a rebuilt title. I know his businesshad the car so might have been a mechanics lean to get the title. He had it for around 3yrs. I will add pictures of the hardtop later. I have the o ring seal kit for the front seals where the top meets, a littlebit of fluid i see near the visor. Really down to spending the time to do at this point. You can watch the You Tube videos and do it yourself if your mechanically inclinedor have it done by your mechanic.

VIN:	WDBFA67F3WF165937
WMI / VDS / VIS:	WDBFA67F3WF165937
Manufacturer:	Mercedes-Benz DCAG DAIMLER AG
Brand:	Mercedes-Benz
Model:	SL-class R129
Region/Plant:	Bremen Germany
Check:	3
Year:	1998
Sequential number:	65937

Extra information on the vehicle:

Name:	Mercedes-Benz
Name:	SL-Class
Year:	1998

ChassisSales designation:SL500 [MODEL_IDX = 7]
Order number:0 8 704 08726
Delivery date:16 02 1998
Market:NA,North America
Production order:
Paint code 1:143Equipment:262A- LEATHER BLUEEngine no.:119982 12 018435Transmission:722620 00 788024 [transmissionType = GA]Steering:
Front axle 1:Rear axle 1:Rear axle 2:Battery 1:
Fuel cell 1:
Electric motor 1:
SA code241- FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
242- FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
249- AUTOMATICALLY DIPPING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
251- RADIO MB - EXQUISIT - USA
309- CUP HOLDER
461- INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
494- VERSION FOR USA
501- OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR LEFT AND RIGHT WITH PROGR.
524- PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
551- ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
612- XENON HEADLIGHT
634- DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636- DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668- PACKAGING FOR SHIPPING VEHICLES WITH TIE-DOWN HOOK
744- DARK BLUE SOFT TOP FABRIC 5010
808- YOM 17/1
810- SOUND SYSTEM
200A- LEATHER
143
143
262A- LEATHER BLUE
R129 MERCEDES SL500 HISTORICAL SUMMARY© 2006 KenRockwell.com1996-1998 are the best of this body style
Of course every SL ever made is worth owning if you find one in stellar condition, and if you have the choice look for the 1997 or 1998.
1996 - 1998 The best years
The second version from 1996 through 1998 is the most desirable. The superior electronic 5 speed transmission and side airbags were added in 1996 and continued through 2002. The much improved 5-speed transmission, 54 pounds lighter with 40% fewer parts than the earlier 4 speed, kicks down immediately and lets you hit redline from any speed. You can recognize it by the "4" position on the transmission selector, which is lacking on their earlier 4 speed versions. (Top gear is marked "D" on both.)
Spotters Guide: You can identify this version by the two long rounded vents in each front fender and the classic square stepped tail lights.


Car is listed locally and the listing can end at anytime. Car is being sold as is, no warrant, non refundable 500 dollar deposit.