24-valve DOHC straight-six engine paired with a rare five-speed manual “dog-leg” gearbox
Valid MOT until July 2027
Electrohydraulic hard-top presented in perfect working order
Why it appeals
In most configurations, the Mercedes-Benz SL R129 is first and foremost a proper luxury grand tourer. The majority of cars were ordered with V8 engines mated to an automatic gearbox, prioritising comfort and effortless driving.
This example stands out thanks to a rarer specification: a 1993 300 SL-24 fitted with a high-revving 3.0-litre 24-valve straight-six, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox with first gear in the “dog-leg” position. This combination adds more character and driver involvement, while still retaining the elegance and refinement typical of the R129 generation.
Shown in an elegant specification finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic, this SL presents very well overall. The seller states that it is in correct working order and that it also comes with its electrohydraulic hard-top—an intricate, technologically advanced piece of equipment for the era—in working condition.
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