1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

SL500 Convertible

5.0L

Automatic

WDBFA67F9VF154679

Clear

Gasoline

*** RARE - 1997 Mercedes SL500 Anniversary Edition - Only 1 of 500 Worldwide *** RARE -- 1997 Mercedes 500SL 40th Anniversary Edition, 1 of only 500 made worldwide and only 250 shipped to the US! VIN -- WDBFA67F9VF154679AE The anniversary edition had the following differences when compared to regular SL500's for 1997: o Special Paint (019 -- Designo Red) -- More of a burgundy than a red o Interior Color (265- Mushroom) o 1996 style steering wheel with wood o Chestnut wood trim o Elimination of model designation on rear lid (No SL500 badge) -- Note, previous owner added this to the car o Special Leather Seats (no perforations) o Special Insignia 40th Anniversary Floor Matts o Special Owner's Manual case. o Left Auto dim mirrors o Special EVO2 17" Wheels (6 Spoke) -- Previous owner replaced with chrome AMG wheels Pros: Hardtop included, all new front and rear rotors and brake pads replaced by Hendrick Mercedes last 12 months. On 8/18/14, $2,300 worth of work including a new fuel pump and relay, complete tune-up, 4 brand new tires and 4-wheel alignment (with less than 500 miles driven since then). New battery with AutoZone warranty. Recently detailed. Stored in temperature-controlled garage. Full-size spare tire on factory alloy wheel. Car has a lot of power and runs very strong. Cons: Small dent in the trunk lid. AC needs recharge. Front convertible top pulldown motors work, but leak hydraulic fluid (they need to be replaced). Minor pitting in the wheels. Driver-side seat shows wear. Crack in soft-top rear plastic window, trunk latch is sometimes temperamental (you need to use key to open). Full press release from 1997 -- theautochannel.com/news/press/date/19970325/press001562.html