THE OVERVIEW
Offered for an appreciating new owner, just in time for Monterey car week, is this modern classic 2005 Mercedes Benz SL500 hardtop convertible! Driven about 85,900 miles California miles since new, this immaculate rust-free example sports a superb running 310 horsepower V8 engine mated to the factory automatic transmission with sport shift function, stopping power provided by four wheel disc brakes with ABS anti-lock. This '05 Benz features cold ac, electric top, chromed factory alloy wheels with excellent rubber, cold ac, cruise control, electric windows, electric roll bar, fog lamps, Mercedes carpet mats and original stereo. This beautiful Benz is being offered here with clean and clear California title. clean Carfax report and current registration Happy mid-summer motoring!

THE EXTERIOR
The exterior of this SL500 is in IMMACULATE rust-free condition overall with gleaming paint, nice trim, shiny chrome sport wheels with excellent rubber and only a few very minor nicks, scratches and light cosmetic blemishes. This gleaming black modern classic still garners attention everywhere!

THE INTERIOR
As is articulated here in the photos, the cockpit of this non-smoker Mercedes is in very clean original condition throughout with correctly functioning top operation, cold ac and all gauges working perfectly. There is some basic light wear here and there in this very stylish, comfortable and well-equipped twenty year-old cockpit

THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE
This '05 Benz starts easily and runs VERY well with strong acceleration, buttery smooth shifting transmission, solid straight braking, taut but supple suspension and smooth steering! This is one still stately cruiser. The ABC light is on intermittently.

THE DETAILS AND $$$$$
1. This 2005 Mercedes is being sold with clean and clear California title in my personal name and will be sold with a current smog certificate if sold to a California buyer. It will be sold "AS IS" "WHERE IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. I welcome prospective buyers to inspect in person. 
**There will be no post-sale inspections So, PLEASE bid thoughtfully!**
2. Bidders with fewer than 10 feedback score please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion.
3. I will assist with shipping arrangements [buyer pays costs]. I recommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224 |
4. Winning bidder please call 650-759-3945 and/or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close
5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close.
6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you.

DO NOT HESITATE TO PHONE ME, EVAN AT 650-350-8828 TO SCHEDULE IN-PERSON VIEWINGS AND/OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS.

NOTE: I ALSO have several other cars available as shown in the teaser photos here  Package deal on two or more!
1986 charcoal grey on grey Mercedes Benz 560SEL 70k miles $11,560
1998 silver on grey Mercedes Benz E320 sedan 140k miles. $4,320
2001 grey on black Porsche 911 6 speed cabriolet $15,991
2008 silverstone on grey E93 BMW M3 hardtop convertible 60k Miles $25,900
2008 black on black E63 BMW M6 V10 convertible 95k miles. Needs tlc $9,950