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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0 SL500 2dr

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  • Make: Mercedes
  • Milage: 55976 Miles
  • Year: 1998
  • Model: Sl
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Location: Belfast

Description

R129 with the M119 quad cam engine, 5 speed transmission. Exceptionally low mileage and totally original car with everything working. I have a folder with the vehicles impressive history. I'll not ramble on in the description, if you are looking for a R129 you know what you are looking at. Not many available in this condition and mileage. 1996 - 1998 is the sweet spot. This is the experts view below: This version from 1996 through 1998 is the most desirable. The superior electronic 5 speed transmission and side airbags were added in 1996 and continued through 2002. The much improved 5-speed transmission, 54 pounds lighter with 40% fewer parts than the earlier 4 speed, kicks down immediately and lets you hit redline from any speed. You can recognize it by the "4" position on the transmission selector, which is lacking on their earlier 4 speed versions. (Top gear is marked "D" on both.) Contact me for more info, questions or photographs. I'm not interested in part exchanges.