**1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Euro Roadster**
1980 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1980 technical specifications | |
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Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Dallas, Texas, United States |
Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Model: | SL-Class |
SubModel: | SL |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | 500SL |
Year: | 1980 |
Mileage: | 99,310 |
VIN: | WDB1070461A001224 |
Color: | RED |
Engine size: | 5.0 V8 |
Number of cylinders: | 8 |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Tan |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Description |
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Here is the chance to own THE NEXT COLLECTABLE SL ROADSTER – THE HOLY GRAIL of R107 Line – European Spec 500SL VIN # WDB1070461A001224
What makes this SL differ from the other ones on the US roads is that this is EUROPEAN model, eaturing more powerful 5.0 liter V8 engine (more power and HP than US model 560SL), legant European one piece square headlights, nd more aesthetically appealing European short bumpers – The way Mercedes-Benz Designed the R107 Series!. The 500SL is also fastest production R107 SL produced!
During its production course from 1980-1989 there was ONLY 11,812 of 500SL’s produced WORLDWIDE and this beauty is ONE of them!
With its rare and desirable color combination, nd the fact that this is true EUROPEAN 500SL, here is not a lot of R107 SL’s like this one on the road today!!
Exterior:
Red paint has a very nice shine and luster, nd this beautiful German roadster is a head turner and conversation piece everywhere it goes.
This Mercedes is very solid and rust free (please see pictures). Body is in wonderful condition and it is very straight. All doors, ood, nd trunk are operating with ease, nd everything lines up properly.
This SL is equipped with both soft top, nd the hard top. Black Soft top is in fair condition, nd it is very easy to operate. Original Hard top is also included, ll the glass is good.
-Interior
Original tan interior is in good condition!
Carpet is in good condition.
Leather seats are in good condition.
This Mercedes comes with power windows
NARDI Steering Wheel $$$
Wooden Shift Knob
-Engine & Transmission
European Spec 5.0 Liter V8 Engine starts up with ease, nd it is strong and powerful as ever with only 99,310!! miles on the odometer.
Despite the larger 5.6 liter engine of the 560 SL, he 500 SL is recorded as being the fastest production R107 SL produced. The 500 SL was published by Mercedes-Benz as having 0-60mph times of 7.4 seconds for a top speed of 225km/h (140mph). Torque for the 500 SL is 296lb·ft (401N·m) at 3200 rpm and for the 560 SL 287lb·ft (389N·m) at 3500 rpm.
Automatic Transmission shifts smoothly and effortlessly through every gear, nd it makes this SL absolute joy to drive and cruise in! This German Roadster handles great at the high speeds, nd it is very comfortable.
-Values
Value of thisSL is increasing from day to day, nd unlike stocks, his is only investment that can be your investment and your “toy” at the same time! Being a rare 500SL makes it just icing on the cake!
Just checkout NADA ( www.nada.com ) values below, nd the best thing is, alue of this car will only continue to appreciate, s cars in this condition, specially 500SL’s are getting harder and harder to come by!
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1984/Mercedes-Benz/500SL/2-Door-Roadster-_/Values
LOW RETAIL: $18,900
AVERAGE RETAIL: $26,400
HIGH RETAIL: $42,800
Any other questions, eel free to contact me through ebay or directly @ 214.679.O496