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Highlights
- Just 56,172 warranted miles
- Extensively recommissioned following ten years in dry storage
- MOT valid until April 2024 with no advisories
- Accompanied by a record of the car’s service history in the original maintenance pamphlet
- In fantastic condition both cosmetically and mechanically
- Complete with hardtop roof
The Appeal
For those seeking a supremely usable roadster, Mercedes-Benz are the company to turn to as their SL has proved itself to be one of their best models. The Bruno Sacco designed R129 is a particular favourite of enthusiasts for its elegant design and innovative features including an ‘electrohydraulic’ folding roof and electronically controlled active damping.
Here we have a very fine 1993 280 SL which has covered just 56,172 miles. It’s in great condition, resplendent in its original Blue Black over Silver and the vendor assures us that it drives immensely well. Complete with both hardtop and fabric folding roof - both in excellent order, this is amongst the smartest R129s left, so don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to make it yours.
The History and Paperwork
- V5C present
- MOT valid until April 2024
- Comprehensively commission following approximately ten years in dry storage
- 56,172 miles which is supported by the servicing and recent MOT history
- Several invoices for servicing
- The original maintenance pamphlet contains a number of stamps from main dealer and later specialists service history
- Original owner’s manual and UK dealer map
- Original book pack
- Supplied new by Normand of Mayfair
- First Registered 29th October 1993
The Interior
- Beige leather upholstery (275A)
- Walnut veneers
- Draft deflector
- All the switchgear looks to be in good order
- No cracks to the dashboard
- The seats exhibit some light wear, although no damage we could see
- Modern Sony DIN stereo
- Minimal wear to the controls
- The carpets and door cards are all in really nice order for their age
- The instruments all present clearly and we understand them to be in good working order
- Well presented boot
The Exterior
- Blue Black over Silver
- Complete with hardtop and ‘electrohydraulic’ folding fabric roof (in good working order)
- The hardtop is in fine order and the colour matches the remainder of the car
- The OEM alloys are in fine shape with just a few small marks
- The bodywork is all very smart, with no signs of corrosion or damage
- Straight panels with good alignment and door fitment
- The paint shines and is not excessively marked or scratched
- All the glass and trim is in fine order
The Mechanics
- 2.8-litre straight-six petrol engine
- Automatic gearbox
- Presents beautifully under the bonnet
- One of the plastic engine covers is cracked although this does not affect operation of anything mechanical
- Said to be running and driving impeccably
- The vendor does not report any issues
- Last serviced at 55,714 miles on 7th June 2021
Summary
This is one of the smartest original R129s we’ve seen and its low mileage adds to the appeal as there’s little in the way of wear. In an attractive colour scheme and with the comparatively frugal 2.8-litre straight-six engine, there’s certainly a lot to love.
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