Highlights
- Just 2 former keepers
- Low mileage
- Drives beautifully
The Appeal
A powerhouse of engineering prowess, the R129 SL is coming into its own as a modern classic. With the versatility that comes with a soft top and removable hard top, it’s the roadster that can be used all year round.
This example is presented in Malachite Green and has been very lightly used over the years, covering just 7,000 miles since 2007 and fewer than 27,000 miles in total. As a result it’s a remarkable thing to drive as it’s as close as you’re likely to experience to driving a new one at this stage.
With a silky straight six and smooth shifting automatic gearbox, that means it’s fabulously wafty. Roof down, in the sunshine, there’s few better ways to enjoy the British countryside. It’s true that there are a few cosmetic issues to address to bring it back to its best but, once sorted, it feels like it would go on forever.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered 6 April 1994
- Small number of invoices
- Just 7,000 miles covered since 2006
- With last owner since 2007
- Underside treated with Lanoguard last year
- Very clean MOT history
- MOT with no advisories valid to 31 Oct 2023
The Interior
- Beige leather and carpeting
- Minor wear to driver’s seat bolster
- Wood veneer on dashboard in good condition
- More modern stereo with USB input
- Tidy boot
- Driver’s door armrest needs to be reattached, as does the passenger sun visor mirror cover
- Centre console missing roller cover
- Otherwise, generally in good condition and once treated to a deep clean should present very well
The Exterior
- Malachite Green Metallic which looks great in the sun
- Very straight bodywork
- Paintwork in generally good condition, with a few scratches as pictured
- Minor dent to front grille
- Passenger side headlight has a small hole
- Small grazes to bumper corners and passenger side mirror
- Wheels in general good order, unmarked spare, and tyres have reasonable tread depth
- The underside looks to be very clean
- Overall, some minor things to attend to but it’s very handsome and smart
The Mechanics
- 2.8-litre straight six engine
- Automatic transmission
- Rear wheel drive
- Starts first time, every time
- Drives beautifully, almost as new, consistent with the mileage
Summary
A lovely, lightly used SL that’s just a few cosmetic items away from being an absolute stunner. It really is the very definition of the word ‘waft’, so if you like long distance touring, this is the car for you.
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