Description
KEY FACTS
· Open-top luxury cruiser, sought-after classic period colour combination, low mileage from new accompanied by a strong full-service history by Mercedes Benz main dealers or marque specialists.
· Naturally aspirated 5. 0-litre V8, producing around 320bhp driving the rear wheels via four-speed automatic transmission.
· Odometer 70, 812 miles from new.
· R129-generation 500SL supplied with colour-matched hardtop roof for enhanced year-round use.
· After long search car acquired by the private seller from UK’s leading marque specialist, the SL Shop in 2016 (mileage 56, 411) who sourced the car from Chair of UK Mercedes Benz Club (owned since 2009). Car kept as part of private collection, garage stored, driven sparingly and well-cared for during seller’s ownership.
· Private registration not included in sale - to be replaced by an age-related plate.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
· Metallic Tourmaline Green with black electrically operated convertible roof (automatic roll-over bar) and matching hardtop, over a beige cream leather-trimmed interior with polished burr walnut wood inlays on the centre console and surrounding seat adjustment controls. Hardtop has wheeled storage frame when not in use.
· Correct set of 16-inch Mercedes-Benz 8-hole light alloy wheels, with Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres new approximately 1, 000 miles ago. Pirelli spare tyre unused.
· Factory-fitted equipment includes ABS, Airbags, Automatic climate control, Cruise control, electrically adjustable seats with three memory settings, integrated seat belts and belt tensioners, central locking, rear wind deflector, fitted rear child seats and electric windows.
· Aftermarket JVC radio/ CD head unit, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
· Original owner’s manual, contained in custom black leather folder with fully stamped service booklet, historical maintenance invoices and two keys.
CONDITION
· Tourmaline Green paintwork generally in excellent condition for age.
· Cabin very smart - some light seat creasing consequent with age but with no major wear or significant discolouration.
· Overall internal and external condition should be assessed from the accompanying photographs.
· No warning lights show on the dashboard.
· Last MOT test conducted on 4 September 2023 at 70, 320 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with no advisories.
SERVICE HISTORY
· Latest service carried out March 2024 at 70, 741 miles by local Mercedes-Benz specialist. Included a renewal of the engine oil, oil filter, brake fluid and coolant.
· Replacements by same specialist at 68, 265 miles in July 2021 included battery, distributor caps, rotor arms and high-tension leads. Spark plugs, front and rear brake discs and pads replaced at 66, 716 miles.
· Prior to this and from new, car serviced by Mercedes-Benz main dealers or marque specialists at following mileages: 2, 387- 6, 418 -11, 813 -13, 775 -19, 818 - 28, 646 - 29, 600 - 33, 564 -39, 512 - 44, 444 - 46, 102- 50, 011 - 51, 887- 56, 108 – 56, 411 – 59, 365 and 62, 675 miles.
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