This 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 was first registered in New Jersey and remained in the state until 2024 when it was acquired by the seller who relocated to California. The car is finished in Polar White over gray leather and is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Features include a black convertible top, 16″ 12-hole wheels, fog lights, power-adjustable seats, automatic climate control, a deployable roll bar, and a factory cassette stereo. This R129 has just over 9,800 miles and is offered with a removable hardtop, a car cover, two keys, manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Polar White and features fog lights, fender air vents, and a power-retractable black soft top. Touched-up blemishes are visible on the right door near the window seal, and on the rear bumper cover. A color-matched removable hardtop is included in the sale.
The 16″ 12-hole wheels are mounted with 225/55 Pirelli P6000 tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and Acceleration Slip Regulation was equipped as standard.
The cabin features seating upholstered in gray leather, and burl wood accents the doors and center stack. Amenities include power-adjustable seats with position memory as well as a deployable roll bar, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a factory cassette stereo. The hardtop’s headliner is sagging.
The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel economy, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates just over 9,800 miles.
The 5.0-liter M119 V8 was factory rated at 315 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque. The hood pad was replaced in August 2024.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. Additional photos of the underside are available in the gallery below.
Manufacturer’s literature, two keys, and a car cover are included in the sale.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in New Jersey and California.