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1991 Mercedes 500sl Roadster Red Convertible on 2040-cars

US $6,000.00
Year:1991 Mileage:118361
Location:

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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I'm selling my sweet little 1991 red 500SL, I hate to move it on to its next home but I need to get my son a (more) practical car.

I've owned the car a for three years and have loved every minute of it.  It starts up and drives great on highway or surface streets and has great pick up and lots of power.  Extremely low miles (118k) for a 20 year old car.  The body is the R129 style. Car has four new Falken tires and the car drives straight and smooth.  All five rims (including spare) are Mercedes factory and in good shape.  The drivers seat had a tear/separation in the leather but overall, the interior is in pretty good shape. The dash has no cracks or imperfections.  I have the red hard top and it's in perfect shape, but honestly I've never put it on.  This car was built as a convertible and looks and drives best with the roof down!  The car has not been restored and all equipment is original.

I've kept my reserve low and would consider this as a project car due to the following list of imperfections:

The hydraulics for the automatic roof don't work.  I'm not sure if it's one or all of the hydraulic pumps, but to raise and lower the soft roof (which is in perfect shape) you need to use the Mercedes spacer tool (provided). 

The passenger seat and seat belt are stuck in the locked position.  I don't know how to fix this.  The drivers side seat works and folds forward perfectly giving access to the back storage and the seat belt works perfectly.

There is some clear coat bubbling on the hood.  I was told that this is a common problem with this vintage year and color. I don't think the car needs a repaint. I've takes a couple of close up pics of the hood, it's hard to see from pictures, but it's not too bad and only on the hood.  

The plastic trim bumper on the front of the car has been cracked hitting curbs and such.  It looks fine but has some visible cracks in the plastic.

Drivers side door key won't lock from the outside.  To lock the car, you have to do it from the passengers side.

Power antennae won't raise or lower. The radio / cassette (original) turns on but says “stand by” but no radio stations come in.  The antennae is stuck in the down position.

AC doesn't blow cold (heat works perfectly)

Lately, after starting and running for a while, the accelerator hesitates before moving.  This seems to happen after the engine has warmed up and it's sporadic.  Not sure what it is, fuel pump maybe?

Overall, the car is in great shape. It's such a fun car to scoot around town in, and I'm sure you'll love it.

I've kept my reserve low.  Feel free to phone or email with any questions at all.

You're welcome of course to inspect the car as you'd like.

Includes new mats (generic), original manual, passenger compartment add-on wind screen block and a fitted car cover.

The car is in my home garage in Atlanta Georgia and the pick up and transportation are the buyers responsibility.  Winning bid must be paid within 3 days in cash, certified funds or via PayPal.  This vehicle is sold "as is," and has no warranty expressed or implied. Serious inquires only please. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask by e-mail. If you require a call back, leave your number and I will call you. Happy Bidding and thanks for looking!

 

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