Highlights

Great looking convertible V8 roadster
Full service history
Clean CARFAX report and Mercedes Datacard
USA title and Dutch Import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

A Mercedes-Benz R129 500SL is cool, but a black Mercedes-Benz R129 500SL? Well, that's in polar bear toes territory. Built to replace the ageing R107 SL series, Mercedes employed the skills of designer Bruno Sacco to style the R129. Based upon the shortened floorpan of the W124 and featuring a whole host of technical advancements for the time, the R129 continued M-B's run of cracking, well-built sports cars.

Debuting in 1988 the sleek R129 was available with the usual array of Mercedes inline-six and eight-cylinder engines - there was even an AMG V12 - but the 5.0-litre V8, as found in the 500SL, is where it's at.

Combine that sweet, 326bhp powerplant with the aforementioned black bodywork and you're on to a winner and this 1992 convertible cuts quite the dash. Well-presented throughout and with full service history it looks to be a bit of a peach.

The History and Paperwork

1992 model year
USA title and Dutch import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Comes with clean CARFAX confirming low mileage for the year of 87,906 miles
Comes with Mercedes Datacard
Original book pack
Full service history, with the last services carried out at a Mercedes dealership at: 87,836 (2024), 87,649 and 87,384 miles

Code Description

241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY

242 FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY

246 MIRROR WITH MEMORY CIRCUIT

283 DRAFT DEFLECTOR

291 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

340 ADDITIONAL 3RD STOP LAMP

440 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)

461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND

491 U.S. VERSION

524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION

551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM

581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER

600 HEADLAMP WIPER/WASHER

639 ELIMINATION OF FIRST-AID BOX AND WARNING TRIANGLE

664 20 LITERS OF FUEL AND MODE OF PACKING VE III

740 BLACK SOFT TOP FABRIC 9001

757 BECKER RADIO GRAND PRIX 2000 - USA

802 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR

810 SOUND SYSTEM

880 CLOSING SYSTEM WITH INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL

The Condition

Sleek black paint appears to be in great condition across all body panels
No signs of corrosion to the body
Automated black fabric convertible roof and removable black hard top seem to fit well with no damage
18” five spoke AMG wheels present well with no signs of curbing
Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tyres all round
Interior presents well throughout with some light patina to the driver's seat
Carpets appear clean and dry
Small area of damage to the driver's side door speaker cover
Some small marks to the top of the rear deck
Aftermarket stereo head unit
All gauges appear fully functional
Boot space is equally clean and tidy
Well-detailed engine bay
Clean underneath with no sign of damage or corrosion

The Mechanics

326bhp, 5.0-litre V8 engine (Matching numbers)
Automatic gearbox
Last serviced at 87,836 miles (2024)
No mechanical issues to report according to the vendor

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