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**1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Euro/Grey Market**

For sale: 1983 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 500SL

Technical specifications

Condition:
Used
Item location:
San Juan Capistrano, California, United States
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
SL-Class
SubModel:
SL
Type:
Coupe Convertible
Trim:
500SL
Year:
1983
Mileage:
106,133
VIN:
WDB10704612003165
Color:
White
Engine size:
5.0 V8
Number of cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Drive type:
RWD
Interior color:
Blue
Vehicle Title:
Clear
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Description

1983 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SL (EURO MODEL / GREY MARKET)
Here is the chance to own a rare SL roadster finished in Classic White / Blue & Aluminum Block V-8 Engine.
What makes this SL differ from the other ones on the US roads is that this is EUROPEAN model, featuring more powerful 5.0 liter V8 engine (more power and HP than US model 560SL), elegant European one piece square headlights, and more aesthetically appealing European short bumpers -- The way Mercedes-Benz Designed the R107 Series. The 500SL is also fastest production R107 SL produced.
During its production course from 1980-1989 there was ONLY 11,812 of 500SL's produced WORLDWIDE and this beauty is ONE of them, there is not a lot of R107 SL's like this one on the road today.
Exterior:
Paint has a very nice shine and luster, this beautiful German roadster is a head turner. White is the originalcolor, ithas had one exterior re-spay last year.Body is in wonderful condition and it is very straight. All doors, hood, and trunk are operating with ease, and everything lines up properly.
This SL is equipped with both soft top (Navy Blue), and the hard top(White). Navy Blue Soft top is in excellent condition, and it is very easy to operate. Original White Hard top is also included, all the glass is good.Rare 16" BBS 2 Piece Wheels

-Engine & Transmission
European Spec 5.0 Liter V8 Engine starts up with ease, and it is strong and powerful with only 106,133 miles on the odometer.
Despite the larger 5.6 liter engine of the 560 SL, the 500 SL is recorded as being the fastest production R107 SL produced. The 500 SL was published by Mercedes-Benz as having 0-60 mph times of 7.4 seconds for a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). Torque for the 500 SL is 296 lb·ft (401 N·m) at 3200 rpm and for the 560 SL 287 lb·ft (389 N·m) at 3500 rpm.
Automatic Transmission shifts smoothly and effortlessly through every gear, and it makes this SL absolute joy to drive and cruise in! This German Roadster handles great at the high speeds, and it is very comfortable.
-Values
Value of this SL is increasing from day to day, and unlike stocks, this is only investment that can be your investment and your "toy" at the same time.
Just checkout NADA ( www.nada.com ) values below, and the best thing is, value of this car will only continue to appreciate, as cars in this condition, especially 500SL's are getting harder and harder to come by.
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1984/Mercedes-Benz/500SL/2-Door-Roadster-_/Values
LOW RETAIL: $18,900
AVERAGE RETAIL: $26,400
HIGH RETAIL: $40,600
I have a folder full of documents and receipts that support the mileage and maintenance history of the vehicle. Yes, The timing chain service was performed @100k.
Any other questions, feel free to contact me througheBay or directly @ 2I4.679.O49six
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