Vehicle Description
For consignment, this nice condition and very sporty SL500 roadster right out of 1995. With a rebuilt and electrically operated convertible top assembly this gives the owner 2 different cars to choose from. All full of options, including alloy wheels, new paint, and conveniences, all wrapped in eye-catching red.
Exterior
Enveloped in a respray of the factory Imperial Red, the exterior of this car looks very nice but is not without a few flaws in the clearcoat, some scuffs on the lower front fascia, and some chips in the finish. A touch of a button and you have the black canvas convertible which remains sight unseen when folded electronically behind the driver and passenger. This top presents as well worn with a few areas of staining and soiling as well as rub through in the canvas and a heavily clouded and torn plastic rear window set. Integrated body matching Imperial Red bumpers, aero inserted and smoothed headlights, a swept back front glass, ribbed tail lights, and we have a sports car in sheep's clothing. Mercedes drilled 16-inch alloy wheels are on all 4 corners shod in deeply treaded black walls and the exterior package is completed with simply stated elegance.
Interior
Tan leather and MB Tex, with plush padding and stitching, allows the driver and passenger an almost endless array of recline, height, memory setting, and stiffness options at the touch of a series of buttons on the door. These buckets have some cracking and tearing in the bolsters and in their front sections. There is a storage area behind the two bucket seats, as well as a fully lined trunk in slightly soiled light tan velour. The doors are lined with a tasteful mixture of light tan leather, molded vinyl, and highly lacquered burl. These doors present some age appropriate wear and soiling and we note the driver's armrest has come loose from its mount. This burl can also be seen in the center console housing the factory Mercedes AM/FM/Cassette player with trunk mounted CD changer, window controls, top actuator as well as the shifter. The dash is a beautiful complimentary tan and brown leather and molded vinyl. Analog gauges keep you informed of all major functions. A leather wrapped sport steering wheel can be adjusted to ergonomic alignment for the driver, no matter what size they are. Manually moving the shifter or simple automatic shift modes can be chosen at the driver's will and a standard and winter/wet driving mode can be had with the flip of a toggle. Tan carpeting covers the floors and is fairly clean while having protective tan carpeted mats on top.
Drivetrain
A 5.0 liter V8 drinks from an electronically controlled fuel injection system. The smooth as silk 4-speed automatic transmission can whisk you efficiently, or sporty down the highway and a 2.65 geared limited slip axle keeps you moving.
Undercarriage
Independent front and rear suspension provide a ride that fools you into exactly how fast or slow you are really traveling. 4-wheel power disc brakes stop this luxury sports car on a dime. A peppering of surface rust is seen on some bolts here and there, but overall clean rust-free stamped metal ground effects panels abound along with lightweight cast aluminum throughout.
Drive-Ability
Nice sounds not only from the engine compartment but also from the stereo system. However, I chose to listen to the engine which performed beautifully with lots of unlimited acceleration, bias free panic stopping, and handling like a sporty sedan should. Even with stale fuel in the tank the car ran well and all else worked fine for the test drive.
A fine example from 1995 Mercedes Benz engineering that has remained timeless. Plenty of options and conveniences adorn this car, and the color combination with the contrast of the exterior red and the wonderful mixture of materials all in the light tan/light brown color way for the interior. Sport luxury can be yours right here at the Classic Auto Mall
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Imperial Red
- Interior Color:
- Parchment
Vehicle Warranty
Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. The building reopened as Classic Auto Mall January 1, 2017. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
Notice to Bidders: The vehicles we list for sale at eBay are also for sale at our retail location. Please contact us to confirm vehicle availability.
We reserve the right to end an auction early. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, wire transfer, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable vehicle information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance.
Fees and Taxes
State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.
