Highlights

Desirable 'triple black' edition
Low documented mileage of under 70,000 miles
Matching numbers with a 5.0L V8 engine
Clean Carfax report confirming low mileage
USA title and EU import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid

The Appeal

The R129 did the almost unthinkable: it was better than the R107, a car that sent the benchmark for long-distance, comfortable and effortless drop top motoring. Designed and built when Mercedes-Benz was at the top of its engineering game, this Bruno Sacco masterpiece makes a near-perfect modern cruiser.

If your plans involve touring then the one you want is a V8-powered SL500. With the roof down you can revel in the soundtrack and put your foot down when you need to.

This handsome ‘triple black’ example recently returned from the sunny climes of the USA and is now ready for some European road trips. It is in tidy condition with a high specification.

The car has clearly been looked after, which is confirmed by a clean CARFAX report. A good R129 never disappoints and with summer on its way, we’re sure this one will bring a smile to the buyer’s face.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1998
USA title and EU import documentation
Clean Carfax report confirming low mileage
Comes with a Mercedes Datacard
All duties and VAT have been paid
Matching numbers confirmed

Factory specification:

VIN: WDBFA67F6WF163406
Model Year: 1998
Model: SL 500
Engine: 119982 12 016632
Transmission: 722620 00 698234
Order Number: 0 8 704 45269
Order Location: UNITED STATES (USA)
Production Number: 3111633
Interior LEATHER - BEIGE (265A)
Paint 1 BLACK (040U)
Paint 2 BLACK (040O)
Release Date 1997-12-05
Delivery Date 1997-12-05
Approx. Build Date 1997-12
241 Front Seat Lh Electric Adjustable With Memory
242 Front Seat Rh Electric Adjustable With Memory
249 Automatically Dipping Inside Rear View Mirror
251 Radio Mb - Exquisit - Usa
309 Cup Holder
461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
494 Version For Usa
501 Outside Rear View Mirror, Right, Heated (R.H.D.)
524 Paintwork - Preservation
551 Anti-Theft/Anti-Break-In Warning System
600 Headlamp Wiper/Washer
634 Deletion - First Aid Kit
636 Deletion - Warning Triangle
668 Mode Of Packing Ve Iii With Styropor Bumper Rails
740 Black Soft Top Fabric 9001
808 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year
810 Sound System

The Condition

Presents well with a desirable 'triple black' colour scheme
Beige leather interior and seats appear in smart condition
Retractable soft top looks in very good order
Factory hard top in matching black
Equipped with a full-size spare wheel
Features power windows, mirrors, and seats

Specification:

ABS
Adjustable steering wheel
Air conditioning
Audio system
Center armrest
Central door locking
Climate Control
Cruise control
Detachable roof
Dimming dashboard lights
Driver side airbag
Fog lights
Full-size spare wheel
Interior light
Intermittent windshield wipers
Leather interior
Leather seats
Leather steering wheel
Passenger side airbag
Power brakes
Power mirrors
Power seats
Power steering
Power windows
Radio
Retractable softtop
Rev counter
Trip counter

The Mechanics

4,966cc V8 with 302 HP
4spd automatic transmission
Power steering and power brakes
Equipped with ABS and cruise control
Matching numbers car
Clean CARFAX report
No reported running or driving issues
Low mileage for year

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