Luggage For The New Mercedes SL-Class

 
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com February 14, 2006

After the onslaught of Mercedes SL-Class articles today, I'm sure  
most of you are already on your way to the local MB dealership to lay  
down a sizeable down payment on the freshly updated roadster.

But once you return home, waiting impatiently for your new baby to  
arrive, you're probably going to be thinking to yourself: "What would  
be the perfect accessory to compliment my SL's new cognac brown nappa  
leather?"

How about the new rear shelf bag, custom ordered to match your interior?

That's right ladies in gentlemen, in addition to updating the SL,  
everybody favorite MB accessory has been updated as well. The new  
rear shelf bag can now be custom ordered to match any interior color  
choices, and to ensure a proper color match, the upgraded bag is even  
constructed out of the very same leather that graces the rest of your  
beloved SL.   Of course, if the idea of matching doesn't appeal to  
you, you can still opt for the more traditional black as well.

In addition to the nappa leather, the new rear shelf bag is  
constructed out of black ballistic nylon, ensuring a durable yet  
stylish storage solution, and optional luggage straps will help keep  
any valuables from becoming airborne during your travels.

Pricing for the bags range from $400 - $1,000, with the new custom  
colors being released later this year.


To see photos of the new Mercedes-Benz rear shelf bag, visit  
www.eMercedesBenz.com.



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Rear shelf bag for the new-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Ideal  
transport solution for the SL

Stuttgart, Feb 14, 2006

Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH offers a rear shelf bag that has been  
specifically developed and designed for the new Mercedes Benz SL  
Class. An ideal solution for longer trips, this stylish, extremely  
versatile luggage holder is suitable for transporting all manner of  
items. What really sets the bag apart, however, is the fact that it  
is custom-made to maximise utilisation of the rear shelf space inside  
the new SL-Class. The meticulously selected materials – smooth nappa  
calf leather and textured ballistic nylon – are a blend of  
sophisticated aesthetics and outstanding durability. Customers can  
also order a special-edition rear shelf bag in the Roadster's  
original seat colour, made from the same hard-wearing yet supple  
leather as the seat upholstery.

The latest version of this fully-customised transport solution –  
traditionally one of the most popular accessories for the open-top  
two-seater – has been modified and enhanced to meet the needs of  
increasingly discerning customers. SL drivers now have even more  
choice and can specify a rear shelf bag that fully mirrors their own  
personal taste: as well as being available in the standard black/ 
black design, the bag can be ordered in the three most popular  
original seat leather colours for the SL-Class, combined with black  
ballistic nylon in each case. Customers can also specially request  
any other original seat leather colour to ensure a perfect match with  
the existing interior. Each two-tone version of the elegant rear  
shelf bag is produced using the original seat leather.

Thanks to the integral loops made from durable nappa calf leather,  
the rear shelf bag can be fastened extremely securely using the  
optional luggage straps. In addition, the base of the high-quality  
bag is raised slightly in the centre – a neat design solution that  
ensures a perfect, snug fit across the Roadster's centre tunnel.  
Furthermore, the bag's intelligent interior partitioning allows  
packing in a number of different ways in order to protect valuable  
items.

The rear shelf bag is made by a renowned German brand-name producer  
that has enjoyed a successful partnership with Mercedes-Benz  
Accessories GmbH for many years now. So customers can always be sure  
that the product will meet Mercedes-Benz' exacting standards of  
quality and workmanship.

The all-black version of the rear shelf bag for the new SL-Class is  
available now from all authorised Mercedes-Benz dealerships, with  
prices starting from € 400. The two-tone bags will be launched in the  
second quarter of 2006.

Prices for Germany incl. VAT*:

SL rear shelf bag in black:
€ 400
SL rear shelf bag in one of three colour combinations - black/pebble  
beige, black/alpaca grey, black/cognac brown:
€ 550
SL special-edition rear shelf bag:
€ 950
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