This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is a black-over-black convertible that is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-operated soft top, headlight wipers, 16″ alloy wheels, automatic climate control, seat position memory, and a Becker Grand Prix stereo. First sold by Mercedes-Benz of Hollywood, California, the car spent time in North Carolina and Florida before its recent acquisition by the seller. Maintenance completed in 2021 included the replacement of several…
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is a black-over-black convertible that is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-operated soft top, headlight wipers, 16″ alloy wheels, automatic climate control, seat position memory, and a Becker Grand Prix stereo. First sold by Mercedes-Benz of Hollywood, California, the car spent time in North Carolina and Florida before its recent acquisition by the seller. Maintenance completed in 2021 included the replacement of several cooling system components and a rebuild of convertible top hydraulics.
The exterior is finished in black (040) with contrasting lower cladding and features a single windshield wiper, headlight wipers with a washing system, integrated fog lights, ribbed tail light lenses, and a power-retractable roll bar.
The power-operated black convertible top is pictured above, and the system was serviced by The Motorworks of Millerton, New York in March 2021 with a rebuild of the hydraulic cylinders. Factory 16″ alloy wheels finished in silver are mounted with 225/55 Michelin Pilot Sport tires.
Black leather upholstery covers the power-adjustable seats, while wood trim accents the center console and doors. Amenities include memory settings, automatic climate control, and central locking. The car retains a factory Becker AM/FM cassette stereo.
Instrumentation framed by the leather-wrapped steering wheel consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline, a clock, and auxiliary gauges. The six-digit odometer shows just under 26k miles.
The 5.0-liter M119 V8 was factory rated at 322 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, and power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Work performed in March 2021 included replacement of the engine control module, radiator, thermostat, and hoses.