
- 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
- 5.0L Naturally Aspirated V8
- 4-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- White Exterior
- Palomino Leather Interior
- Imported from Germany - Euro Spec
- Repainted White - Originally Red
- Heated Seats
- Alarm System
- Bosch K-Jetronic Mechanical Fuel Injection
Selecting a classic luxury grand tourer from the Eighties is not an easy task. By this time, automakers had largely upped their game to a degree that they were fiercely competing with each other on multiple fronts. The American manufacturers were doing well, but they had their work cut out by the Europeans. More specifically, Mercedes-Benz. You see, way back in 1971, the automaker launched its R107 generation of SL-Class. This fine grand tourer took over the ʼ70s and entered the ʼ80s with poise too. That’s because Mercedes-Benz kept updating and improving it over the car’s long 18-year production run. Hence, a later-model car like this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is actually quite different to say, an early 1970s example. That’s why it’s a great luxury grand tourer for a discerning collector to acquire and enjoy. The car was imported from Germany and has got a smidge over 91,000 miles to its name. Now, it peacefully waits for a new owner in Baltimore, Maryland.
Exterior and Interior
Originally sporting a red coat of paint, we’re told that this German-market 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is now painted in a clean slate of white. The pictures themselves don’t do proper justice to how graceful the car looks, especially with its Euro-style bumpers, yellow fog lamps and color-matched white hard top. The car also sports a set of original Mercedes-Benz alloy wheels. The tan leather interior of this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL comes with a rear seat since European-market R107 SL variants had this. North American cars swapped this out for a padded luggage area. There are advantages and disadvantages of course, but the two rear seats can still accommodate two average-sized teenagers, or you could pack some luggage there as well, so you don’t really lose anything. Meanwhile, the front seats have got heating for comfort during harsh winter conditions. The car’s automatic climate control panel is visible in the center console, as is its upgraded Pioneer head unit. There’s also an alarm system to keep this beauty safe from thieves.
Engine
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL uses a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 to move it. The engine was reportedly rated for 237hp and 296lb-ft when new, and drives the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic gearbox. All-round disc brakes with power assistance provide ample stopping power.
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