This 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500 Grand Edition is 1 of 600 examples produced as a celebration of the W140 in the final year model for the North American market. Each example was finished in Obsidian Black Metallic (197) over Beige (Parchment) Nappa Leather (235) and featured exclusive options including a stitched steering wheel pad, Black Art Line Veneer, illuminated door sills, a rear roller blind, CD changer, and 18” AMG Monoblock wheels. Power comes from a 5.0L M119 V8 paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. The seller notes prior service records are included in the sale along with the 14 service records shown in the included Carfax report. This S500 Grand Edition shows 147k miles and is offered for sale by the current owner in Walnut California with 2 keys, factory literature, a Grand Edition-specific book sleeve, and a clean California title. 

Finished in model-specific Obsidian Black Metallic (197) exterior options include headlamp wipers, power folding mirrors, soft close doors, a soft close trunk, a power antenna, power sunroof, and laminated double pane glass. The seller notes both front and rear bumpers have been repainted. The body shows light chips and scratches indicative of the mileage along with several small dings in need of PDR. 

Factory model-specific 18” AMG Monoblock wheels are mounted and measure 18x8.5 at all four corners. Bridgestone tires are mounted and measure 255/45 on each wheel. The tires show some cracks in the sidewalls. Standard on the S500 was rear self-leveling suspension. 

Grand Edition cabins were trimmed in exclusive Beige (Parchment) Nappa Leather (235) and featured stitched seams on the seats and steering wheel horn pad. Options include front and rear heated seats, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, illuminated door sills, an OEM car phone with voice control, roof mounted vanity mirrors for the rear seats, a rear rollerblind, and an OEM Becker head unit with CD changer. The cabin is accented by Black Art Line veneer which shows some fading and cracking indicative of age. The seller notes the driver door soft close is inoperable and the amplifier will need rebuilt or replaced. 

The Black Art Line veneer-trimmed steering wheel frames original VDO instruments including a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for fuel level, instant fuel economy, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The digital odometer indicates 147k miles.

This S500 is powered by a 5.0L M119 V8 which was rated for 315 horsepower when new and 347 lb-ft of torque. A 722.6 5-speed transmission drives the rear wheels and ASR manages stability. 

The included Carfax report shows minor damage reported in 2019 and linear mileage updates since new. This S500 Grand Edition shows 147k miles and is offered for sale by the current owner in Walnut California with 2 keys, factory literature, a Grand Edition-specific book sleeve, and a clean California title.