1998 Mercedes SL500 RARE! = Real "Sport AMG" Model MINT Condition 59k Miles!

VERY Rare in 1998 = A REAL "Factory Sport AMG Model"!
MercedesAficionadoswill tell you the 1998 Model year was the best of the R129's (1989-2002 SL's)(year before merged with Chrysler - became a more"watered down" product - in performance and hardware)1996-1998 = Only years they offered the more powerful Quad Cam engine with the 5 speed Auto Transmission.
This is a "Texas car", as been with me for last few years until I recently moved to Milwaukee in Sep.2015.
Q: What is a "Sport AMG Model"/ Q2: why so rare in 1998?A: Added larger AMG wheels, port tags, nd body trim throughout-Very Rare in '98, 4,970 factory upgrade.A2: Less than 8% came with "sport" option- From '99+ = NOT rare.
Q: What does the car need?A: Nothing, uns and drives like new. Everything works- A/C blows Ice Cold. All power options work like new.
Q: Any cosmetic flaws, ow would you rate it?A: "Show Car Quality throughout -body, ngine compartment, runk, nd underbody"-perfecto!
Q: How many miles?A: As of today it just touched over 60k miles
Q: Is the car ALL original?A: Yes!*Comes from my private collection- have owned since 2012*Clean clear title - Auto check score 78! Range is (24-50)
FACTS:0-60MPH = 6.3 seconds Motor Trend MagazineTOP SPEED = 149MPH Motor Trend Magaine
Sport/AMG Option included:Taller and wider AMG wheels -18" diam. x 8" width (Front) 18" diam. x 9" width (Back)Front SpoilerSide Skirts"Sport" Badges$4,970 price tag
Total price of this car NEW with all options right around $90k
HAGERTY Classic Car Insurance does a great job tracking the "realized" values (only thing is they don't consider miles):
Aug 2015 #1 Condition $22,500Aug 2015 #2 Condition $15,800This would easily be graded #2 Condition -rolling back the clock - Buy It Now = $14,900*Due to scarcity they do not factor in the premium for the "Sport/AMG" upgrade
Call (262) 751.3029 with ANY questions
I made a copy of the current AutoCheck report so you don't have to:
Wouldn't buy a car without running this first."Clean/Clear Title in hand"
The "RARE" Sport AMG factory emblem/not one of the fakes
Original Michelin Spare Tire and kit in new condition. I do have ALL the original manuals and original Mercedes folder (shown below). Also, hese center consoles have a tendency to crack-This one is like new - as is the interior as a whole.
You literally could eat off this engine compartment - no leaks. Just had oil changed and ALL fluid levels checked Novemeber 2015 Please only bid if you intend to buyIf you have feedback below 5 please contact meContact me if you have any questionsSean 262.751.3029