9,300-Mile 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL 500

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The CL 500 embodies poise, balance, grace, and power. It features a carefully crafted body that contains a lightweight, 24-valve, twin-spark V8 engine that produces 302 horsepower and offers impressive performance that is only matched by its impressive level of civility. The vehicle also has an innovative computer-controlled Active Body Control (ABC) suspension system, which utilises a high-pressure hydraulic system to counteract any lean, dive, and squat. With the option to select the Sport mode, the car can easily switch from a grand touring coupe to a powerful sports tourer with minimal body roll. The interior of the CL 500 is equally luxurious, with finely stitched leather, hand-polished wood, and 14-way power-adjustable front seats, among other amenities. All of these features combine to continue a long-held tradition at Mercedes-Benz of crafting elegant grand touring, with the CL 500 representing a modern classic in the making. 

This car is part of the George Foreman Collection, which comprises over 50 cars from the 1930s through today, with a focus on American classics and late-model sports cars.

Highlights

• Offered from The George Foreman Collection

• A single-owner example retained by George Foreman since new

• Displaying just over 9,345 miles at the time of listing

• Finished in Alabaster White over a Mushroom leather interior

• Powered by a 5.0-liter “M113” V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission

• Upgraded with 18 inch, five-spoke, multi-piece AMG wheels

• Active Body Control (ABC) suspension

• Full three-stage paint correction, detail, and battery replacement conducted by Dr. D’Tail in December 2019 at a cost of $1,850

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

This car is equipped with, but not limited to, the following options:

• 200A - Leather 

• 231 - Garage door opener 

• 284 - Wood gear selector

• 289 - Wood and leather steering wheel

• 352 - Comand

• 435 - Rear headrests with pneumatic raising and lowering

• 494 - US Version

• 540 - Power rear roller blind

• 551 - Ivory steering wheel

• 731 - Burl walnut wood trim

• 810 - Sound system

• 819 - CD changer

• 875 - Headed windshield washer system

Known Imperfections

• Please note that the vehicles in The George Foreman Collection have been in long-term static storage and will benefit from additional mechanical attention prior to being driven. Bidders are encouraged to review the Additional Documents section of each lot for any recent mechanical service rendered to help return certain vehicles to running condition.

Additionally, bidders should carefully review the photos of each lot in the collection, which may highlight the oxidation of metal components certain vehicles sustained as the result of a garage fire caused by a golf cart battery in March 2019. Although none of the vehicles sustained fire damage from the fire itself, the negative cosmetic effects of the corrosive soot vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle and can be observed in the photo galleries of each lot. All lots are sold as is, where is, and bidders are responsible for any desired diligence before placing a bid.

• Oxidation of metal components in the engine compartment

• Slight oxidation of the chrome trunk trim

• Three minor rock chips on the hood and front bumper

• Minor rock chip on the driver’s exterior rearview mirror

• Minor scratches on the underside of the front bumper

• Minor scratches on the center of the rear bumper

• Large scratch on the underside of the rear bumper on the passenger side

• Minor chips on the edge of the passenger door

• Minor curb rash on the right rear wheel

• Staining on the sunroof shade

• The car is leaning to the right as the suspension is lower than the left

Included

• Window sticker

• Mercedes-Benz CL/S-Class General Reference Guides

• Spare wheel and tire

• Tool kit

Ownership History

This 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 entered The George Forman Collection in July 2002, with the clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report confirming its single owner status. The car has been sparingly used, and the odometer currently shows just 9,345 miles at the time of listing.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com