1993 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129)

• UK-supplied, right-hand drive, top of the range, 5.0-litre SL
• Attractively finished in Metallic Champagne with matching factory hard top
• Electrically operated heated seats in Beige leather with memory function and factory rear leather seats
• 48,387 miles from new supported by an excellent service history, £3,000 most recent service
• Fitted with a Sony stereo system with remote control, Bluetooth and USB connections
• The cherished registration number, L7 SAC, will remain with the car
• R129s in this condition are now becoming sought-after, particularly in a fabulous colour like this

The 4973cc, R129 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 carried on the tradition of fast and reliable grand touring convertibles from Mercedes-Benz. Born out of the earlier 500SL - R107 models, the new SL500 featured many innovative ideas for the time such as controlled electronic damping, automatically extending roll-over bar and a more modern multi-link rear axle. A fully operating electric hood, windows, door mirrors and seats made this model easy and comfortable to operate and stopping power was aided by anti-lock braking for added reassurance. First registered on 15th September 1993, this fabulous V8, SL500 is offered in striking Metallic Champagne paintwork, with unmarked, electrically-operated heated seats in Beige leather with a memory function, a factory hard-top and factory rear leather seats. Having covered less than 2,000 miles a year since first registered, this example is described by the vendor as ‘immaculate’ and has a comprehensive service history. No less than 13 stamps can be found in the service booklet, mainly with Mercedes-Benz main agents with some recent specialist services. Most recently, on the 24th April 2020, £3,397 was spent with specialists ‘Cotswold Prestige Cars’ to bring it up to scratch, at 48,272 miles. The current indicated mileage is 48,387 .

We understand that all the electrics are working as they should, the air conditioning is ice cold, and that the Sony stereo has a remote control, Bluetooth, and USB connections. We encourage potential buyers to have a good look underneath this car as it has been professionally undercoated, the exhaust system removed, cleaned/prepared and repainted in heat-proof paint, whilst the suspension parts, also cleaned and repainted, are a testament to the care that has been lavished on this super Mercedes.

Sold with the cherished registration ‘L7 SAC’, finding a 5.0-litre example in this sort of condition, with this level of service history, is getting a lot harder. So much car for the money, this desirable V8 is in fine fettle and has many more swift and stylish miles to cover.