Highlights

Smart and well maintained Onyx Grey Metallic SL320
Black folding soft top, matching hard top and beige leather interior
Clean CARFAX confirming damage-free history
Last major service completed just 31 miles ago
USA title with all Dutch import documentation, duties and VAT paid
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

Whether you’re planning local weekend wanders or longer European road trips, this R129 SL320 fits the bill. Equipped with the powerful and economical straight six 3.2L engine and in very good order, it also comes with a useful recent service.

The was first registered in dry, warm California and spent its life in the USA before arriving in Europe recently. It carries USA title and Dutch importation documents with duties and VAT paid. There is a clean CARFAX report confirming its accident-free history.

The condition across the attractive Onyx Grey metallic paintwork and beige leather interior is very good, with few indications of age. The car comes with a good quality folding black soft top and matching factory hard top.

History and Paperwork

First registered 24th December 1996
Originally registered in California, USA
USA title and complete Dutch import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid for European registration
Comes with original Mercedes Datacard confirming factory specifications as below
Clean CARFAX report confirming damage-free history
VIN: WDBFA63F1VF146386
Registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer
Service book as show
Recent servicing as below

Servicing on 18th February 2025 at 133,079 miles by Renson Automotive (Campbell, California):

Vehicle serviced
Blind spot warning sensor replaced
Brakes checked
Drivability/performance checked
Ignition coil(s) replaced
Lock cylinder(s) recoded
Spark plug(s) replaced

Servicing on 26th December 2024 at Renson Automotive (Campbell, California):

Vehicle serviced
Battery/charging system checked
Battery charged
Drain plug gasket replaced
Drivability/performance checked
Drive belt(s) replaced
Emissions inspection performed
Light bulb(s) replaced
Maintenance reminder reset
Oil and filter changed
Serpentine belt replaced
Tires rotated

Mercedes Datacard:

Interior Leather - Beige (265a)
Paint 1 Onyx Grey Metallic (721o)
Paint 2 Onyx Grey Metallic (721o)
200a Leather
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
340 Additional 3rd Stop Lamp
441 Steering Column, Electrically Adjustable
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
807 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year
810 Sound System

The Condition

Finished in smart Onyx Grey Metallic (code 721) with black soft top fabric
Factory standard car supplied with matching hard top
Factory alloy wheels as shown with matching full size spare wheel
Beige leather interior (code 265A) appears in smart condition for its age
Carpets through cabin and boot appear clean and wel kept
Leather seats in good order with slight wear to bolsters as shown
Brown dash top with matching gear knob and steering wheel in leather
Dark walnut veneers
Original Mercedes-Benz sound system
High specification car as summarised below

Specification:

Safety:

Automatic slip control
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
Driver & front passenger front/side airbag supplemental restraint system
Auto dimming driver mirror
Dual heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors
Rear foglamp
Front foglamps
Halogen headlamps & heated windshield washer system w/wipers
Automatic pop-up rollbar
Removable wind deflector
Removable hard top
Automatic electric/hydraulic convertible soft top

Interior:

4-remote locking storage compartments
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature
Automatic electric AM/FM/cellular antenna
Bose sound system w/Acoustimass, antitheft-coded AM/FM weatherband stereo radio & auto reverse cassette player, auto speed-dependent volume adjustment, 6-speakers
Automatic climate control - inc: dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
Universal integrated garage door opener
Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interrupt
Interior ambient lighting w/delayed shutoff
Interior central locking for storage compartments
Remote infrared locking system - inc: remote trunk release, remote window closing, starter interrupt
Cruise control
Key or remote-operated window closing capability
Pwr windows w/express-down control
Burl walnut interior trim
Velour floor mats
Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory
Leather upholstery
Adjustable front center armrest
10-way electrically adjustable front bucket seats w/head restraints/3-position driver seat memory

Exterior:

Eccentric-sweep windshield wiper w/heated washer system, rain-sensing wiper activation
16" x 8.0" 12-hole aluminum-alloy wheels
P225/55ZR16 SBR tires

The Mechanics

3.2L (3,199cc) inline 6-cylinder engine producing 228 HP
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with "winter" mode
Rear wheel drive configuration
Matching numbers engine
Hydraulic 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes with ABS
Independent five-link rear suspension
Independent front suspension with triangular struts
Variable intake valve timing
Power-assisted recirculating-ball steering
Automatic slip control system
Last major service completed just 31 miles ago

Specification:

21.1 gallon fuel tank
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Hydraulic 4-wheel pwr-assisted disc brakes
Pwr-assisted recirculating-ball steering
Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Independent front suspension w/triangular struts, coil springs, lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry, damper struts, stabilizer bar
Monocoque body construction
Rear wheel drive
Automatic slip control
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission - inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
Control area network data management system
Variable intake valve timing
3.2L DOHC SMPI in-line 6-cyl engine

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