Original paint and convertible top in very good condition
Flagship V12 engine
Registered in France with matching serial numbers
The Appeal
The flagship of the R129 - and by far the most desirable - the SL600 made headlines. This was packed with all of the luxury options Mercedes-Benz had on the list, their biggest engine available, and yet still maintained that handsomely understated, straightforward German styling that makes a Merc so utterly timeless.
Naturally, it's become a highly desirable - and increasingly lesser-spotted - classic. These cars were incredibly expensive when new and continue to carry a unique sense of glamour. A Rolls-Royce may have been all well and good, but a Merc was built to last, and felt significantly more modern to boot. A real winning piece of hardware.
This particular example stands out for its long-term ownership, having been purchased as a passion project 21 years ago in 2004. With just 108,000 kilometres on the clock and consistent maintenance at Mercedes Lisieux throughout the current ownership, this is a deeply compelling example of a deeply desirable classic.
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