2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500

FINAL-YEAR EXAMPLE OF THE CELEBRATED R1291 OF 1,550 EXAMPLES SOLD NEW TO THE U.S.2 OWNERS & 34K ORIGINAL MILESMETICULOUSLY MAINTAINED & PRESENTED ALL ORIGINAL CODE 777 SILVER ARROW PAINTAMG STYLING ENHANCEMENTS & 18 MONOBLOCK WHEELSSPECIAL 2-TONE SILVER ARROW INTERIOR W/ NAPPA LEATHER302 HP 5.0 LITER V-8 ENGINE/5-SPEED AUTOMATICEXCEPTIONALLY WELL EQUIPPED & OPTIONEDAUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL, CRUISE, BOSE AUDIOHARD TOP W/ STORAGE RACKINCLUDES RARE SILVER ARROW BRIEFCASE W/ KEY CHAIN & PENUNUSED ORIGINAL SILVER ARROW FLOOR MATSACCOMPANIED BY ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKERHIGHLY RARE, DESIRABLE & SOUGHT-AFTER MODERN CLASSICFULLY INSPECTED & DETAILED Renowned for the racing successes scored by its mighty prewar Silver Arrow Grand Prix cars, Mercedes-Benz renewed its competition program with the lightweight W194 300SL competition coupes that utterly dominated the 1952 international racing calendar. Most significantly, Mercedes-Benz brought these startling and technically sophisticated performers to production reality for well-heeled buyers to enjoy on the road. Five decades later, this grand tradition continued with the release of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 AMG Silver Arrow Edition Convertible, priced at an additional $2,500 and honoring the last model year for the celebrated R129 SL generation. One of just 1,550 Silver Arrow convertibles produced for the U.S. market for 2002, this special 500SL features factory-fitted AMG Styling Enhancements and 18 Monoblock wheels. Power is delivered by an M113 5.0-liter V-8 engine, featuring aluminum construction, 24 valves, and 100K-rated platinum spark plugs. Factory-rated at 302 horsepower and 339 pounds-feet of torque, this potent poweplant is paired with a 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.Finished in Silver Arrow Ultra-Metallic (Code 777) paint, this rare, final-year R129 500SL is handsomely accented by a model-specific 2-tone Nappa leather interior with rich Black Birds Eye maple trim and an engine-turned dash insert. A Black convertible top and aluminum auxiliary hardtop with a storage stand are included. Other Silver Arrow features include illuminated door sills, Xenon lights, heated seats, a 6-disc CD changer, AM/FM/WB cassette radio, 6-speaker BOSE Acoustimass sound system, rain-sensing wipers, 10-way adjustable seats with memory, an electric tilt/telescopic steering wheel, and more. Power 4-wheel disc brakes and power steering contribute to the sporting driving experience. An owner?s manual is included, along with a window sticker and a rare Silver Arrow Edition briefcase, containing a wealth of literature and a Silver Arrow pen. A full inspection and detailing have been freshly completed. Contact us today to see this beautifully maintained and presented 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow Edition Convertible for yourself, obtain full details, and prepare to add this modern classic to your collection of one to many sports cars.