1995 MERCEDES - BENZ SL60 R129 6. 0 LITRE M120 V8
KEY FACTS
- Costing a staggering £110, 000 new - only 49 right-hand drive SL60 AMGs sold worldwide.
- This R129-era Mercedes-Benz SL60 AMG is a well-presented example of the then flagship V8-powered roadster, complete with its optional panoramic glass removable hard top.
- It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6. 0-litre ‘M119’ V8 producing around 381bhp, which is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission.
- The vehicle remains unrestored and can only be described as factory fresh.
- The odometer currently displays 82, 424 miles from new.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
- This SL60 is finished in stunning Midnight Blue with a Navy soft top and a body-coloured hard top with panoramic glass, over a Blue leather-trimmed cabin with attractive wooden inlays.
- It rides on a set of 18-inch AMG Monoblock alloy wheels.
- Equipment includes headlamp washers and wipers, cruise control, heated and electrically adjustable front seats with three-position memory, rear seats, self-levelling suspension with active damping, and a Pioneer CD player with Bluetooth and DAB.
- The car will be supplied with its owner’s manuals, service book, and various invoices.
CONDITION
- Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
- Overall condition is impressive, the vehicle still retains its factory paint in excellent condition, Badges, trim pieces, windows, and lights follow suit and retain their original finish and of course still sits on the original wheels, which look spectacular after all these years.
-The interior would easily rival much newer models. Both perforated Blue leather front seats are in superb conditioned present beautifully.
- Matching leather door cards and Blue carpets follow suit, showing very few signs of age.
The steering wheel, dashboard, and wooden details are a fantastic nod towards classic Mercedes-Benz interior styling. In addition to the above, all controls, dials, and gauges are not only in full working order but show minimal wear on contact points.
- Prospective buyers will be glad to know that this rare Mercedes fires up with the first turn of the key, and happily idles away, awaiting your next directions. The V8 engine and automatic gearbox pair well to give a reminder of how a proper Mercedes should drive.
SERVICE HISTORY
- This Mercedes-Benz SL60 comes with the following items Complete original pouch accompanied by handbooks, fully stamped service book, collection of MOT certificates and invoices.
SUMMARY
The SL60 was the flagship variant of Mercedes-Benz’s R129-generation convertible, combining a powerful and smooth V8 engine with crisp Bruno Sacco-designed bodywork. This example is now ready to be driven, and would make a wonderful addition to a collection that could be pressed into regular use.
