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1997 Mercedes-benz Sl500 Base Convertible, 65,700 Miles on 2040-cars

US $10,999.00
Year:1997 Mileage:65750
Location:

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Mesa, Arizona, United States
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Commonly called "The best quality Mercedes ever made".

Sold new in Paradise-Valley, Arizona for about $100k in 97 and lived all it's life, garaged, in warm, dry climate. 

The car looks as if it just came out of showroom with minimal imperfections.

It's been driven under 3900 miles/year and garaged all during its life.

This is one of approximately 451 white 1997 SL500s sold in the US (Ken Rockwell) and one of possibly 20 or 30 with low miles.

Has 315HP, 345 ft.lb Torque, 155MPH(with limiter) Top-speed.

For those interested, Kleeman offers a Supercharger that raises the performance of this car to about 470HP and 187mph and 12.1sec 1/4mile.

The transmission is 5-speed automatic and I'm averaging up to 30mpg on straight-line freeway and 24mpg in hilly areas.

Comes with 2-tops, the hard top which is on it right now and the soft-top which is lowered into the body

Has 2 keys on remotes, all books and some recent records

Newer Michelin tires

Automatic Roll-Bar is raised when the car senses instability, or by a button.

Stability control applies the brakes when it senses the car may roll at high speed.

If you need specific pictures please message me

CASHIERS CHECK ONLY

BUYER TO ARRANGE PICKUP OR SHIPPING (Shipping to East US is about $1000 and West-US about $500), Car is located in Mesa, AZ.

Per receipt of Cashiers-Check I will mail the signed, notarized, clean, lien-free, Arizona title over-night to your home address and  the car-shipper will deliver the insured car to your door in 3 to 10 days depending on distance.

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