** WITHDRAWN ** 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

The Mercedes-Benz R129 models were produced from 1989 through to 2001 and were sold under the "SL-Class' model names. It was based on the shortened floor pan of the Mercedes-Benz W124 saloon and featured many innovative details seen for the time, for example, electronically controlled shock absorbers and a hidden automatically extending roll-over bar. The level of standard equipment was high, with electrically operated windows, mirrors, seats and convertible hood. The R129 came to public attention in 1991 when Diana, Princess of Wales, sold her Jaguar XJS to lease a J-registration, metallic-red 500SL, so becoming the first member of the Royal Family to use a foreign car.

This 1990 500SL was dry-stored as part of a large collection for the last seven years and has only recently been recommissioned for the road. It benefits from being in exceptional rust-free condition and resplendent in Brilliant Silver with full black leather interior trim and the rear seat option. Other options include a rare factory hard top and eight-hole alloy wheels. This very capable Mercedes boasts the 5.0 litre V8 power plant that produces 322bhp at 5500rpm. It has covered a mere 116,000 miles from new which is supported by a comprehensive service history from main agent and marques specialists. It is offered with fresh MoT test certificate and UK V5C. These wonderful Mercedes' go on and on and this example in the best colour option and is another best-of-breed car.