Highlights
- Rare and collectable 600SL V12 R129
- Great colour combination and condition
- Extensive history with ongoing investment
- Long Controle Technique to March 2025
The Appeal
Thanks to the quality and engineering that went into the R129 even an entry level model would cost in excess of $70,000 when new. But you would still have to find an extra $50,000 to fund a top of the range 600SL.
These V12-engined, near-400bhp GTs were truly rarified objects back in the early 1990s. Today they are highly sought-after, combining as they do the intrinsic brilliance of the R129 with one of Mercedes-Benz’ greatest engines.
This is a particularly good example, from the only year when these cars were badged 600SL and finished in a fetching colour combination. Its condition is testament to its careful owners, a point reinforced by the extensive history. With long Controle Technique to March 2025 this rare car would grace any collection.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in France on 22nd February 1993
- VIN records confirm it was built in October 1992 and despatched in early November of that year
- 2 keys and remote locking fobs
- Old Controle Technique documents
- Extensive range of invoices dating back to 1990s with many from 2000s
- Recent invoices from 2018 to 2023 for ongoing maintenance and service work
- These recent invoices indicate a generous approach to cost reflected in the condition
- Original registration certificate
- Invoices for service items and parts acquired from Mercedes-Benz
- Certificate D’Immatriculation showing vendor acquired the car in 2012
- Controle Technique valid to 24th March 2025 with minor advisories to note
High factory specification includes:
- Self levelling suspension
- Wind deflector
- Traction control system
- 8 hole factory alloy wheels
- Becker Grand Prix stereo system
- Remote locking
The Condition
- Attractive and subtle colour combination of black paintwork with lighter grey lower sections
- Black leather interior with black carpets and burr walnut veneers
- The condition inside and out is very good for the car’s age and mileage
- There are some light signs of age and parking damage to note in photographs
- These include scuffs and fade to front and rear bumpers
- Bodywork appears unmarked showing only light marks that are not unsightly
- Supplied with Mercedes-Benz fabric soft top that appears to be original
- The fabric is in good condition but the driver’s side windows show amateur repairs
- Hard top in matching black and in good order but with some deterioration headlining
- Protective storage bag provided for hard top
- Underbonnet sound deadening missing and light corrosion visible
- Underside presents well with no structural issues to record
- Factory specification eight hole alloy wheels in good order shod with Vredestein tyres
- Lights in good order with no visible damage or misting
- High specification interior that’s very original down to the factory Becker stereo
- Extensive electrical fittings with no reports of any working issues
- Sumptuous black leather seats well preserved front and rear showing little wear
- Front seats are electrically operated with memory and heating
- Rear seats in good order and fold to provide extra storage
- Ruched leather door cards with good trim and no visible wear
- Smart burr walnut veneers across doors and console and all in good order
- Roll over hoop behind seats
- Switchgear presents well with no noticeable fade to decals or wear around fittings
- Carpets in good condition through cabin and boot with branded mats in interior
- Full size matching spare in boot with Dunlop tyre and tool kit
The Mechanics
- Much-admired Mercedes-Benz M120 6litre V12 48V engine developing 380bhp
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- High specification includes self levelling suspension and traction control
- Extensive service history documented in photographs and well worth inspecting
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