1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

R129 Convertible

5.0 LITER V8

Automatic

WDBFA67F9WF160189

Clear

Gasoline

THE OVERVIEW Offered for an appreciating new owner ay NO RESERVE is this nice classic 1998 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster! Finished in "Brilliant Emerald Green Metallic" over tan leather hides, this two-owner ALWAYS California roadster has been driven just over 85,600 Carfax documented miles since new. It features a great running 5.0 liter V8 engine mated to the factory automatic transmission with stopping power provided by four wheel disc brakes with ABS anti-lock, factory alloy wheels with good rubber, electric convertible soft top, electric windows, air conditioning, updated Pioneer CD stereo, retractable roll bar, electric leather seats, two sets of key with alarm fob and one extra valet key, factory books and manuals and more. It is being sold with clean and clear California title and current registration, accident-free Carfax report showing many service records and lots more Offered here with LO RESERVE..... this is a fabulous find, for about the cost of THE SALES TAX ALONE ON A NEW BENZ ROADSTER!THE BODY AND TRIM This exterior of this 1998 Mercedes is in VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT virtually 100% rust-free garaged condition overall. What looks to be all original paint has a deep lustrous overall shine with only a few minor nicks, scratches and other light cosmetic blemishes. There is also one small torn area on one of the plastic corner windows of the soft top which is in otherwise excellent condition aesthetically and functionally. Overall this is one very well-preserved twenty-year-old Benz Roadster!THE INTERIOR As I hope is articulated in the photos, the interior of this non-smoker '98 Benz is in good to very good condition overall with ALL systems in excellent working order! There is some expected light wear inside the car with imperfections including broken driver side sun visor, worn-through spot on the driver seat side bolster. Overall this is still one comfortable well-built German cockpit!THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE This 1998 SL starts easily with very excellent running and quite powerful 300 horsepower engine, smooth shifting transmission along with excellent braking and tight yet supple suspension. This SL is still a vault-like stately cruiser with great presence especially on a sunny afternoon! test drive video here: https://youtu.be/gwTuER8QQ-wMANY MORE PHOTOS HERE [copy and paste link]: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipP8YE-goN3Tg6whxOEW2tu600NssW49WdNGPo2_GGNcUHnOOIG5NV9ZT0PDC8_j2w?key=UkhNYWlKRlBTdHlNc1N3YTV2OFJyMTd3NjZfSGpRTHE DETAILS AND $$$$ 1. This 1998 Benz is being sold with clear and clean California title AND current registration. It will be smogged for California residents who will be required to pay local sales tax and dealer fees. It will be sold "AS IS" "WHERE IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. I invite and very much welcome prospective new owners to come see, feel, drive and inspect this car in person There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. So, PLEASE bid thoughtfully 2. Zero feedback bidders please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion. 3. I will assist with shipping arrangements [buyer pays costs]. I recommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-6224 4. Winning bidder please call 650-350-8828 and/or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close. 5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in 2 days of auction close. 6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person, bank wire transfer or certified funds within 5 days of auction close thank you.PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO PHONE ME, EVAN AT 650-350-8828 TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, TEST DRIVE VIDEO OR TO SCHEDULE IN-PERSON VIEWINGS AND/OR MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS.