1991 Mercedes-benz 500sl Base Convertible 2-door 5.0l on 2040-cars
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 4973CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 500SL
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 84,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Palomino
Number of Cylinders: 8
This is one of the first 1991 500Sl imported in USA. When my father bought it, Mercedes Benz of San Diego charged him a $5,000 mark up. MSRP was $94,000. This car was always in San Diego, CA until my father (89 years old now) gave it to me. The first thing my father did was to install a cellular phone. Remember how cellular phone were in 1991. Well the phone still in the car with no service of course. I ship the car to Arlington, Virginia and registered it under my name. I guess I can say is a one owner car. I have copy of the CA title under my father name to support that. My father gave me the car with 2 keys, manual owner and a very big binder with all the maintenance records and repairs. When I received the 500SL, the roof has some scratches. My father used to store the roof in his garage on a stand and I guess got scratched inside the garage. So I have the roof repaint. Other than that, the car was never in any accident or collision. Always indoor in CA and still indoor in VA. It is completely rust free. I also have a major tune up done. Cost $1500. Invoice is in the binder. I changed the wheels (still have the original), replace the front grille (AMG look) and clear front turn signal. New tires Michelin Pilot all around.
Everything is in pristine condition with the exception of a few things. Driver side sun visor miss the mirror cover. The passenger side door trim panel has the storage box lid with a broken tab. CD changer in the trunk (12 Discs) don't work. There is a paint chip on the driver side door cladding. All that is documented in the picture.
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