This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL was originally ordered as a German-market example and now resides in California with the selling dealer. The car is finished in Black (040) over a Black Leather (251) interior and powered by a 5.0-liter M117 V8 paired to a four-speed automatic transmission. The current odometer reads 101k miles and extensive service has been performed within the last 90 days including a new black soft top, A/C service, new tie rods, rear brake rotors and pads, new drive belts, new timing chain, upper guides, and tensioner, new steering shock, transmission cooler lines, rebuilt steering box, and much more detailed below. Features include a black soft top, removable paint-matched hardtop, power windows, cabin A/C and heat with rear defrost in the hardtop, heated front seats, and a rear kinder seat. This rare Euro-spec V8 R107 is now offered with two keys, factory literature, service records since 1997, and a clean Michigan title.
The exterior is finished in Black (040) and features European Market bumpers, European-spec headlamps, and factory dark amber corner lights. Additional exterior features include an original AMG spoiler, lower fog lamps, a power antenna, and all original chrome and glass. Detailed photos of the exterior have been included in the gallery below.
This SL wears the original 14” Gullideckel wheels which have been professionally refinished. Ironman GR906 tires measuring 205/70 both front and rear with 2019 date codes. Painted OEM center caps are shown and no blemishes are notes. Recent service includes new rear brake rotors and pads along with a brake fluid flush. Additionally, new tie rods, front control arm bushings, and sway bar bushings have been installed.
The interior is trimmed in Black Leather (251) with matching door panels and carpets. Burled wood veneer accents the dashboard and center console with detailed photos shown in the gallery. Additional amenities include heated front seats, a rear leather kinder seat, rear defrost integrated in the hardtop, an upgraded Pioineer head unit, and power windows. The leather shows well with very little creasing or wear.
The leather-trimmed steering wheel frames an instrument cluster that includes a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and a mechanical odometer that shows 101k miles. Additional readouts include fuel level, instant economy, coolant temperature, and oil pressure.
The Euro 5.0L M117 V8 was factory rated at 245 horsepower and 294 lb-ft of torque when new which is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Service records since 1997 are included in the sale. The car does not have catalytic converters from the factory and is not California smog compliant. Detailed underbody photos are viewable in the gallery. Within the last 90 days, extensive maintenance has been performed including:
There is no Carfax report available for the car. The body is straight and true with extensive photos in the gallery documenting the excellent condition of this 500SL. This R107 is now offered by the selling dealer with two keys, factory literature, a full-size spare wheel, service records since 1997, and a clean Michigan title.
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Many thanks to the bidders for doing their best to own this SL. The high bid essentially represents the money spent reconditioning on the car. So, I'll have to keep marketing.$26,000 bid placed by @Paulknowsbest
$24,500 bid placed by @Stallingsworth
$24,000 bid placed by @Classicalgenius
$23,607 bid placed by @Stallingsworth
$23,357 bid placed by @Classicalgenius
$23,107 bid placed by @Stallingsworth
$22,500 bid placed by @Paulknowsbest
$21,750 bid placed by @Stallingsworth
$21,500 bid placed by @Paulknowsbest
$20,500 bid placed by @Classicalgenius
$19,500 bid placed by @Stallingsworth
$19,000 bid placed by @Classicalgenius
$18,000 bid placed by @MBShad
$17,000 bid placed by @Classicalgenius
Feel free to contact me with any questions today. Bidders should refresh their browser regularly to insure they see the latest bids as the auction draws to its conclusion. Bidders that are new to the live online auction scene should know any bid placed within the last 2 minutes of the auction resets the timer to 2 minutes. This triple black 500SL will be sold as-is with no warranty implied or otherwise. The car is not emissions compliant in California, so it needs to go out of state unless you have a CA dealer's license. I'm happy to store the car in my Burlingame, CA gallery while trucking arrangements are made. Good luck to all!Last day for this excellent 500SL. Keep in mind that I spent $20k+ addressing all the needs that are typically ignored on these cars. I chased all the usual loose ends: AC, cruise control, new steering box, timing chain, ignition components, engine/transmission/subframe mounts, fuel injectors, control arm bushings, etc. The transmission came out and was resealed and the rear main seal and transmission front pump seals were replaced. The instrument cluster was serviced by Palo Alto Speedometer. The car has a new soft top, new tires and restored alloys. And much more. It's ready for the tour and event season that's upon us.$16,000 bid placed by @MBShad
The listing has been updated to list the car with a clean Michigan title. Please note the car is not California smog compliant.To all: In fact, this 500SL is on a Michigan title and is NOT California smog legal. I missed this notation at the bottom of the vehicle description when reviewing the original draft. This is why the car retains most of its European spec horsepower.Porschetick I agree. I've always enjoyed a great euro 500SL over a great 560SL. It was THE car to have in the '80s and more fully represents the spirit of the 107s. They're very quiet and silky smooth to drive with surprising power and torque. But it's essential that they have their original clean Euro look with flush headlamps, small bumpers and the unique tail spoiler. This car is a timeless classic SL.For anyone who hasn't experienced the unrestricted Euro 5.0L, it's significantly better than any U.S. 560. Emissions restrictions really choked down the cars stateside. Don't even get me started on the lights and bumpers. Excellent example here GLWA!$15,000 bid placed by @Classicalgenius
@mbheritage If you go on the Car Vertical website, you can order a report which will show a nice history for her time spent in Europe$12,000 bid placed by @Rooski4
@drosemont1 Do you mean the CarFax report? This car is not in their system.Hi, was the Car Vertical report posted yet$2,501 bid placed by @BD450SL
@mbheritage You’re welcome. I believe the 500SLC & 450SLC were rated at 240 HP, the early 500SLs were 228 HP/231 PS… all of them powered by M117 V8 engines but different variants.@TheMBManiac Thanks for the note. I missed that in The MB Market's comments. I've always quoted Nitske's 240 HP (DIN) rating for a pure spec 500SL. I see 231 HP in the owner's handbook. It feels quite lively. This is a wonderful car that we spent enormous time and money on.@mbheritage I think there’s a minor error in the description; this vintage of 500SL would have been rated at 228 HP… 242 HP was the late 85-89 500SL, it came with the air intake that was found in the 560SL….It looks visually similar to that engine with black valve covers… GLWA Roy