1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 La Costa Edition

This eye-catching 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a rare La Costa Edition model, boasting a distinctive Calypso Green exterior and coordinating green leather interior. This two-door convertible/cabriolet, powered by a robust 5.0-liter V8 engine, features a five-speed automatic transmission coupled with a Class 1 gross vehicle weight rating of up to 6,000 lb (2,722 kg). It showcases advanced safety features for its era, including front, side, and knee airbags in the first row, as well as manual seatbelts. This exclusive variant is part of a reported 30 examples built to commemorate the Mercedes Championships golf tournament at La Costa Resort and Spa.

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