Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.

Highlights

USA title and Dutch Import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Comes with Mercedes-Benz datacard
Comes with window sticker and full factory options
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL500 represents one of the most accomplished grand touring convertibles of the 1990s, combining timeless styling with good build quality and V8 performance. This 1998 example stands out with its elegant Neve White livery paired with Blue leather cabin- a sophisticated and less common colour combination.

This particular SL500 comes with the original window sticker detailing its $80,495 original retail price, Mercedes-Benz datacard confirming its factory specification, and both USA title and European import documentation with all duties and VAT paid.

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History and Paperwork

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 with USA title and Dutch import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Local registration will be the responsibility of the buyer
Original Mercedes-Benz datacard confirming factory specification and colour combination
Original window sticker showing full factory options and original MSRP of $80,495
VIN: WDBFA67F9WF160855 with matching numbers engine
Mileage: 155,297 miles

Mercedes-Benz datacard information:

Interior LEATHER - BLUE (262A)
Paint 1 NEVE WHITE (143U)
Paint 2 NEVE WHITE (143O)

Code Description

143O NEVE WHITE
143U NEVE WHITE
241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
242 FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
249 AUTOMATICALLY DIPPING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
251 RADIO MB - EXQUISIT - USA
262A LEATHER - BLUE
309 CUP HOLDER
340 ADDITIONAL 3RD STOP LAMP
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
472 ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)
494 VERSION FOR USA
501 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, RIGHT, HEATED (R.H.D.)
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
612 XENON HEADLIGHT
634 DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636 DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668 MODE OF PACKING VE III WITH STYROPOR BUMPER RAILS
744 DARK BLUE SOFT TOP FABRIC 5010
808 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR
810 SOUND SYSTEM
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS

Safety

Automatic slip control
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors (1997)
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
Door mounted side air bags
Driver & front passenger front air bag supplemental restraint system
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Interior

4-remote locking storage compartments (1997)
Full illuminated visor vanity mirrors (1997)
Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature (1997)
Automatic electric AM/FM/cellular antenna (1997)
Bose sound system w/Acoustimass, anti-theft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & auto reverse cassette player, auto speed-dependent volume adjustment, 6-speakers
Automatic climate control-inc: dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
Universal integrated garage door opener (1997)
Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock
Interior central locking for storage compartments (1997)
Remote infrared locking system-inc: doors, trunk release, window closing, starter interrupt
Cruise control
Key or remote-operated window closing capability
Pwr windows w/express-down control (1997)
Burl walnut interior trim (1997)
Velour floor mats (1997)
Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory
Leather upholstery
Adjustable front center armrest (1997)
10-way electrically adjustable front bucket seats w/head restraints/3-position driver seat memory

Exterior

Eccentric-sweep windshield wiper w/heated washer system, rain-sensing wiper activation (1997)
Auto-dimming driver mirror
Dual heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors (1997)
Rear foglamp
Front foglamps
Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers
Automatic pop-up rollbar
Removable wind deflector (1997)
Replaceable aluminum hard top
Automatic convertible soft top

Mechanics

21.1-gallon fuel tank
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4-wheel pwr disc brakes
Pwr-assisted recirculating-ball steering
16" X 8.0" aluminum-alloy wheels
P225/55ZR16 SBR tires
Front/rear coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas shock absorbers
Independent front five-link rear suspension w/damper struts, lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry, negative-offset steering
Monocoque body construction
Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
Automatic slip control
Rear wheel drive
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: “winter” mode, adaptive controls, OD
Variable intake valve timing
5.0L DOHC SMPI 32-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine

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