1989 MERCEDES-BENZ (R129) 500SL

KEY FACTS

• An original, mechanically sound example of the iconic Mercedes modern classic roadster.
• Features the 5.0-litre 32 valve DOHC V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
• Well-maintained and sold with a good history file documenting the work performed during its lifetime.
• Supplied new to the UK, it was imported to Australia in 2005. It is currently unregistered.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Finished in the smart Blue Black Metallic hue, its interior is trimmed in grey leather, and the car is equipped with electrically adjustable heated front seats, ASR traction control, air-conditioning, and a heated rear window.
• The car now rides on AMG ‘monoblock’ alloy wheels.
• Sold with all original books and manuals and a history folder.

CONDITION

• There is no known body damage, and there are flush shut lines throughout.
• The paintwork is in good to very good condition, presenting only minor stone chipping in expected areas such as the underside of the front bumper.
• The grey leather interior is original and has been well-maintained, with some wear on the driver’s seat right-hand bolster, and a very small section of split stitching on the passenger seat.
• The passenger seat belt will occasionally not retract, and the glove compartment closing latch needs to be replaced in order to operate perfectly.
• A brake pad light came on the last time the car was driven, but has since turned off.

SERVICE HISTORY

• BM Automotive carried out a major service on the car in October 2014. This included reconditioning the heads and servicing the hydraulic lifters, new head bolts, and new stem seals. At the same time, timing chain guide and rail, oil pan gasket and filter, and distributor cap and rotor button were serviced and the air conditioning was re-gassed.
• Two new rear tyres, a new brake master cylinder, front suspension and shock mounts, strut boots and rubbers, drive belt tensioner and belt and auto shift bush were all installed.
• Other history on record includes a service with new spark plugs, coil, crank angle sensor, caps and rotor button at 82,817 miles.

SUMMARY

Sparingly used in recent years but well-documented since it arrived in Australia, this 1989 Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500SL is a smart example of a robust and stylish roadster. It offers timeless good looks, backed up by impressive performance, and at a very reasonable outlay.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.