1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 '40th Anniversary Edition' Convertible



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Vehicle Information

VIN: WDBFA67F5VF153965
Stock #: C1165
Model Code: SL500R
  • Body Style Convertible
  • Exterior Color Crimson Red
  • Interior Color Parchment
  • Mileage 55,047
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 15/23 MPG
  • Engine 8 Cyl - 5.0 L
  • Transmission Automatic / RWD
  • Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
  • Keyless Entry
  • Leather Seats
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Cruise Control
  • Premium Sound System

Dealer Comments

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 '40th Anniversary Edition' Convertible
  • 1 of Only 500 Made for Worldwide and 1 of Only 250 to USA
  • MBZ Special 'Exquisite Interior' in Parchment Leather
  • Crimson Red Metallic paint color
    • with matching Removable Hardtop and Black Soft Top
  • Recent Pre-Sale Inspection at Mercedes Garage (12/19)
  • Excellent Condition Throughout
    • Only 55,047 Miles from New

Factory Optional Equipment Includes:
  • Power-adjustable front seats with memory
  • Automatically dipping inside rearview mirror
  • Additional 3rd row stop lamp
  • Headlamps cleaning equipment
  • Anti-theft system
  • Premium Sound System
    • (since upgraded with modern head unit with Satellite Radio, Bluetooth®, Aux-Input, USB Connection -original unit included)
  • Seat heater for front seats
  • Special Leather Upholstery
  • Special Chestnut Wood Interior Trim
    • including Steering Wheel and Shift Lever
  • Remote entry
  • Traction control
Additional Information:
  • The 40th Anniversary Edition cars were built to commemorate the first 300SL Roadster.
  • Original MSRP was over $90,000

Standard Features:
  • 5.0L 315hp/347lb-ft High-Performance 4-valve/quad-cam V8 Engine
  • 5-Speed Automatic Trans.
    • including 'Winter' mode, Adaptive Controls
  • Automatic Slip Control
  • Monocoque Body Construction
  • Automatic Power Convertible Top
  • Removable Wind Deflector
  • Automatic Pop-Up Rollbar
  • Halogen Headlamps
    • with Heated Washing System & Wipers
  • Dual Heated Electric Remote Exterior Mirrors
  • Eccentric-Sweep Windshield Wiper
    • with Heated Washer System, Rain-Sensing Activation
  • 10-Way Power Front Bucket Seats
  • Burl Walnut Interior Trim
  • Power Windows
  • Cruise Control

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Eligible Benefits

All Features

  • Auto-Dimming Driver Side Mirror
  • Automatic electric/hydraulic convertible soft top
  • Automatic pop-up rollbar
  • Eccentric-sweep windshield wiper w/heated washer system, rain-sensing wiper activation
  • Fog Lamps
  • Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Rear foglamp
  • Removable Hard Top
  • Removable wind deflector
  • 10-way electrically adjustable front bucket seats w/head restraints/3-position driver seat memory
  • 4-remote locking storage compartments
  • Adjustable front center armrest
  • Anti-Theft Alarm Clock
  • Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Automatic electric AM/FM/cellular antenna
  • Bose sound system w/Acoustimass, antitheft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & auto reverse cassette player, auto speed-dependent volume adjustment, 6-speakers
  • Burl Walnut Interior Trim
  • Cruise Control
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory
  • HomeLink Universal Garage Door Opener
  • Interior central locking for storage compartments
  • Key or remote-operated window closing capability
  • Leather Upholstery
  • Pwr windows w/express-down control
  • Remote infrared locking system-inc: remote trunk release, remote window closing, starter interrupt
  • Velour floor mats
  • 16" X 8.0" 12-hole aluminum-alloy wheels
  • 21.1 gallon fuel tank
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Automatic slip control
  • Control area network data management system
  • Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
  • Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
  • Hydraulic 4-wheel pwr-assisted disc brakes
  • Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, coil springs, stabilizer bar
  • Independent front suspension w/damper struts, coil springs, lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry, stabilizer bar, negative-offset steering
  • Monocoque body construction
  • P225/55ZR16 SBR tires
  • Power Steering
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • Variable intake valve timing
  • Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Automatic slip control
  • Driver & front passenger front/side airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Traction Control
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • Tires - Front Performance
  • Tires - Rear Performance
  • Aluminum Wheels
  • Power Steering
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS
  • Convertible Soft Top
  • Convertible Hardtop
  • Fog Lamps
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Power Mirror(s)
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Power Passenger Seat
  • Bucket Seats
  • Seat Memory
  • Leather Seats
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Floor Mats
  • Woodgrain Interior Trim
  • Power Windows
  • Cruise Control
  • Keyless Entry
  • Power Door Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Security System
  • Universal Garage Door Opener
  • Climate Control
  • A/C
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Cassette
  • Premium Sound System
  • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Driver Vanity Mirror
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
  • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
  • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
  • Front Side Air Bag
  • ABS
  • Traction Control
  • Brakes
    • Brake ABS System: 4 Wheel
    • Brake Type: Power
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.81 x 1.10
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.94 x .35
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Trunk Volume (ft³): 7.9
  • Cooling System
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 16.4
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps : 0° F (Primary)
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 143.0
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Height, Overall (in): 51.3
    • Length, Overall (in): 177.1
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): 4.9
    • Track Width, Front (in): 60.4
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 60.0
    • Wheelbase (in): 99.0
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.3
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 21.1
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Front Head Room (in): 37.1
    • Front Hip Room (in): 53.2
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.4
    • Passenger Capacity: 2
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 50.4
  • Mileage
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 15
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 23
  • Steering
    • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0
    • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.1
    • Steering Type: Pwr Recirculating Ball
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.4
  • Summary
    • Body Style: 2 Door Convertible
    • Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
    • Suspension Type - Front: Lower Control Arms
    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
    • Suspension Type - Rear: 5-Link
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Size: 225/55ZR16
    • Rear Tire Size: 225/55ZR16
    • Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Two Seater
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4165
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 8
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 8
    • Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): Full-Size
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