***Vendor supplied images***

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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