1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible

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A good Benz convertible at this price is always a great find. After all, this 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is sleek, loaded, and has a well-respected look to the awesome color combo. It all makes for a V8 grand touring machine that will always make people assume you paid much more than this value price asks.

The R129 era of the Mercedes SL is arguably its best. It takes its predecessor's lessons of building a hardy luxury convertible, and then it adds a unique and sleek style all its own. But because it keeps the bright/wide grille and big tri-star up front, it's also an unmistakable part of over a century's worth of lineage. The low odometer is believed to reflect the full actual mileage, and the appearance backs up this look of a car that was treated with respect when it was out on the road. Black is always a desirable color when you want to look timelessly upper-class. Flared fenders, good-looking 16-inch alloys, and panels that retain a precision fit are all part of a package that gives this both sporty style and prestige. It even looks good with the black soft top in place because so few other car companies could get the look of sturdiness out of fabric (the secret includes the exceptional level of insulation.) This one also comes with the removable color matching hardtop!

As much as we like the dark sophistication of the exterior, there's an added upper-class style when you have the roof down to show off the beige interior. It makes for a black & tan package inside & out that always looks refined on European luxury machines. It includes power seats with memory function, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, tilt/telescope steering column, rear defroster, cruise control, a premium AM/FM/cassette stereo with CD changer, and provisions for R134a air conditioning (currently needs a service to blow ideally cold) in the automatic climate control system. This one straddles the line between a true classic age and a more modern machine, and so you also get the best safety features. It includes dual front airbags, side airbags, anti-lock brakes, and roll bar!

We also love these Mercedes for what's under the hood. The 5.0-liter V8 is a fuel-injected 32-valve DOHC unit, and it has the clean look of proper care. That means it runs smoothly and you can take full advantage of the 315 horsepower. It has a versatile delivery that's both quick off the line and has big legs at highway speeds. This all-around powerful player is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. This has been geared for both smooth kick-downs into performance as well as easy overdrive long-distance comfort. The fully-independent suspension, power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes are all engineered to accompany this versatile feeling.

The sale comes complete with the dealer invoice, a reproduction window sticker, maintenance records, and the owner's manual packet. There's a lot to love about this loaded and sleek V8 Mercedes SL...and what you'll love the most is the affordable price. So don't miss your chance. Call today!!!