1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
Description
The release of the legendary “R129” generation of Mercedes-Benz SL was a historic moment as it marked the first significant redesign of the model in almost two decades, carrying the model into the next century. The new 500 SL boasted a technically advanced, 32-valve light-alloy V8 engine with variable valve timing, making it the first Mercedes production engine to generate over 300 horsepower. This car was not just a sports car; it was a fully accomplished automobile that perfectly blended style, performance, and safety. The power-folding soft top was a remarkable new feature, adding to the car's already impressive list of innovations. The 500 SL was a testament to the idea that safety and sports performance could coexist, as it featured a sophisticated safety chassis, an automatically or manually deployed roll bar, and magnesium seat frames with an integral height-adjustable three-point seat belt.
Highlights
Finished in Black (040) over a Palomino leather (274) interior
Powered by a 315-horsepower, 5.0-liter “M119” V8 featuring dual overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder
Equipped with a Black power-folding soft top
Color-keyed removable hard top finished in matching Black
Outfitted with 16-inch eight-hole aluminum alloy wheels with Mercedes-Benz center caps and 225/55 Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires
The engine wiring harness has been replaced
Offered with just under 73,000 miles at the time of listing
Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report
Features
This car is equipped with, but not limited to, the following options:
241 – Electric front seat adjustment with memory, left
242 - Electric front seat adjustment with memory, right
246 – Mirror with memory function
461 – Instruments with miles and English legend
471 – Acceleration Skid Control (ASR)
494 – Version for the United States
551 – Anti-theft/break-in warning system
581 – Automatic climate control
592 – Heat insulating glass
600 – Headlamp wiper/washer system
652 – Eight-hole light-alloy wheels
880 – Central locking system with infrared remote control
Known Imperfections
Minor white dots appearing in the gauge cluster
Minor issue with the radio operation where it will only play out of the rear speakers if the volume knob is not tapped
Minor hydraulic fluid leak from the hydraulic power-folding soft top, as pictured
Included
Car cover
Hard top stand
Window stickers
Records
Ownership History
The CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows that this 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 was initially sold in North Carolina in July 1995 and remained with its original owner until it was purchased by the second and current owner in April 2003.
