Highlights
- Very rare V12-engined R129
- Interesting project requiring engine and other work
- Interior complete and in presentable condition
- Factory hard top
The Appeal
The R129 Mercedes-Benz was designed to set new standards for quality, luxury and engineering and, in the process, push the car further upmarket in the rarified GT class. Part of that drive saw the launch of the remarkable V12 6litre 600SL. The firm’s first-ever V12 and one of the most powerful SLs ever built.
The 600SL nudged supercar territory. It was expensive and only a handful found lucky buyers.
All of which makes this 1993 example a rare find. It is a project car requiring engine and other mechanical work, but is complete and has a good interior and factory hard top. Once finished the buyer will have one of the finest Mercedes-Benz sports cars of the last 30 years.
The History and Paperwork
- VIN records show that this car was built in December 1992 and delivered in January 1993
- The same records indicate the car left the factory finished in blue with blue hard top
- However, it is quite possible that this is an error in the VIN data records
- Supplied with factory handbooks in good condition
- Originally a German market car
- Unfortunately at the time of writing we do not have any service or maintenance history for this car
The Condition
- Appears to be finished in popular Brilliant Silver metallic with matching hard top
- Black leather interior with dark wood veneers
- Complete car in fair condition with no visible corrosion to exterior panels
- Panels appear to be straight although the bonnet is not properly fitted
- Underside of bonnet is missing sound deadening and shows corrosion
- Front bumper displays some damage on the passenger side
- Factory fitted with black fabric roof but we have not seen this in operation
- Fitted with classic factory alloy wheels that are well kept but require cleaning
- Complete interior with black leather seats in good condition but requiring cleaning
- Veneers are in fair condition showing light damage and centre console trim is not fitted
- Original factory radio and electric seats with heating and memory
- Switchgear appears complete and is presentable
- Some mould is visible in the interior suggesting a valet would be advisable
- Boot is filled with engine components so we cannot verify the condition
The Mechanics
- Engine has been stripped and various components are assembled in engine bay and boot
- Fitted with self levelling suspension and car sits low indicating attention is required
- 6litre M120 V12 developing 400bhp
- 4spd 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- We are unable to verify the mileage as the electrics are disconnected
BEFORE YOU BUY
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