1997 Mercedes Benz Sl320 40th Anniversary Rare Quartz Blue Convertible Roadster on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:36488 Color: Blue /
Gray

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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.2L 3199CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): WDBFA63F3VF153209
Year: 1997
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL320
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 36,488
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: 40th Anniversary
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Gray
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 6

Contact the owner, Gregg Prokop directly for additional questions 206-419-8000

1957 was the beginning for the Mercedes-Benz SL roadster which marked 1997 as it's 40th Anniversary. To commemorate this, Mercedes-Benz produced only 250 SL320's ...all of which were exclusively built with the 908 package...this included: stunning Quartz Blue Metallic Paint, Dark Blue Soft Top, Grey Leather Exquisite, Royal Maple Wood Trim, Leather/Royal Maple Wood Steering Wheel with Shift Knob, 40th Anniversary Roadster Floor Mats, Heated Seats, and a Six Disc CD Changer.

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 40th Anniversary WDBFA63F3VF153209 a 1st place MBCA show winner!

Originally selling on June 14th 1997 at Barrier Motors in Bellevue WA, this SL has a clean CarFax and was a one owner vehicle up until May 2013. Now coming out of Gregg Prokop's private collection, the detailed history provided since new shows the impeccable service this roadster has received. Most recently, a synthetic oil and filter change this December, 2013. New front & rear pads, rotors, and sensors were installed, as well as a brake flush performed late October 2013...less than 100 miles ago. The mechanical functions of the engine, transmission, exhaust, suspension, braking system, and rear axle are leak free and operate as designed by Mercedes-Benz. Switches, gauges, lights, climate control, radio (including the external antenna), compartment covers, cupholders, hard top, soft top, and safety restraint systems all function as designed by Mercedes-Benz. There are no water leaks through any of the rubber seals on the hard or soft tops, windows, doors, decklid, or taillights. No warning lights of any kind illuminate after the roadster's engine has been started. The Michelin tires have greater than 75% tread remaining. Servicing has been completed since new at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership and the history is available.

Having been accident free and garaged kept its entire life in the Pacific Northwest, the original paint and surrounding trim show as new with minimal wear. No fading, or cracking of the following and also show as new with minimal wear: interior materials (leather, carpet, and wood), the Haartz top (canvas soft top and rear plastic window), and all glass and plastic lenses. The engine compartment, door jams, wheel wells, and undercarriage, are free from lubricant or road grime build up as well as no salt corrosion being evident. A set of brand new stock wheels with center caps and a pair of brand new 40th Anniversary monogrammed floor mats were installed summer of 2013. These added to the pedigree of this SL which became a 1st place show winner, August 11, 2013 MBCA Seattle Section Show and Shine.

Whether it will be to cruise around your first, second, or third home, this limited edition SL is ready to please. Quartz Blue over Grey Leather and less than 37,000 original miles...WOW! It's the one you'll want to appreciate in your collection and not in your neighbors!

Included in the purchase: The original MSRP window sticker, two remote keys, one valet key, owners books, windscreen, hardtop, hardtop stand, a set of brand new "in the wrapper" 40th Anniversary factory monogrammed floor mats (no longer available through MBUSA parts), service history since new, and a current copy of the CarFax pulled the day of auction end.

Contact the owner, Gregg Prokop directly for additional questions 206-419-8000

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