Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.
Highlights
- Original retail price of $101,275 (approximately €155,000 in the Netherlands)
- Equipped with the premium Bose "Acoustimass" sound system
- All duties and VAT have been paid
- USA Title with complete Dutch import documentation
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
The Bruno Sacco-designed Mercedes-Benz R129 SL500 was arguably the most accomplished luxury convertibles of the 1990s, combining contemporary styling with sophisticated engineering and impressive performance.
This SL500 stands out with its desirable specification, including the powerful 5.0-litre V8 engine producing 315 HP and a comprehensive list of luxury features. Finished in classic Black (C040) with Anthracite leather interior, this SL500 reportedly comes with its original window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard, confirming its authentic specification.
Having been imported from the USA with all duties and taxes paid, this R129 offers a compelling opportunity to acquire a well-documented example of Mercedes-Benz's flagship convertible from the era.
This SL500 stands out with its desirable specification, including the powerful 5.0-litre V8 engine producing 315 HP and a comprehensive list of luxury features. Finished in classic Black (C040) with Anthracite leather interior, this SL500 reportedly comes with its original window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard, confirming its authentic specification.
Having been imported from the USA with all duties and taxes paid, this R129 offers a compelling opportunity to acquire a well-documented example of Mercedes-Benz's flagship convertible from the era.
History and Paperwork
- 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 with USA title and complete Dutch import documentation
- All duties and VAT have been paid, making for a straightforward ownership transition
- Comes with original window sticker showing a retail price when new of $101,275
- Mercedes-Benz datacard confirms factory specification and options
- Matching numbers vehicle with the original 5.0L V8 engine
- Current mileage stands at 128,161 miles
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping arrangements
- VIN: WDBFA67E0RF088956
- Road registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer
Mercedes-Benz Datacard Information:
- Interior Leather Anthracite (271a)
- Paint 1 Black (040u)
- Paint 2 Black (040o)
Code Description
- 241 Front Seat Lh Electric Adjustable With Memory
- 242 Front Seat Rh Electric Adjustable With Memory
- 246 Mirror With Memory Circuit
- 251 Radio Mb - Exquisit - USA
- 283 Draft Deflector
- 340 Additional 3rd Stop Lamp
- 440 Tempomat (Cruise Control)
- 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
- 471 Acceleration Skid Control (Asr)
- 494 Version For Usa
- 524 Paintwork - Preservation
- 551 Anti-theft/anti-break-in Warning System
- 581 Automatic Climate Control
- 592 Heat-insulating Glass, All-around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter
- 600 Headlamp Wiper/washer
- 639 Elimination Of First-aid Box And Warning Triangle
- 652 8-hole Light Alloy Rims
- 668 Mode Of Packing Ve Iii With Styropor Bumper Rails
- 740 Black Soft Top Fabric 9001
- 804 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year
- 810 Sound System
- 880 Closing System With Infrared Remote Control
- 987 Battery Isolation Switch For Shipment Vehicles
SAFETY
- First-aid kit
- Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
- Driver & front passenger airbags supplemental restraint system
- Knee bolster
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- Hydraulic 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes (front ventilated)
- Rear foglamp
- Wind deflector
- Speed sensitive windshield wiper w/mist control & heated washers
- Electrically heated rear window
- Tinted glass (all windows)
- Electrically heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors
- Ellipsoidal front foglamps
- Halogen headlamps & foglamps w/heated wipers/washers
- Headlamp wipers/washers
- Automatic pop-up rollbar
- Automatic convertible top
INTERIOR
- 5-lockable storage compartments
- Entrance lamps
- Dual reading lamps
- Courtesy light w/delayed shutoff
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Automatic AM/FM/cellular antenna
- Automatic trunk or compartment release
- Bose “Acoustimass” sound system
- AM/FM/stereo radio w/cassette/weather band
- Automatic climate control
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Infrared remote central locking of doors, trunk & fuel filler, window & sliding pop-up cover
- Key infrared operated window closing capability
- Cruise control
- 3-position memory for driver & passenger seat, steering column & all mirrors
- Electrically operated windows w/one-touch-down feature
- Outside temp indicator
- Burl walnut trim
- Leather-covered steering wheel/shift knob
- Electrically adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory
- Leather upholstery
- Adjustable front center armrest
- 10-position electrically adjustable front bucket seats/head restraints
EXTERIOR
- Rear foglamp
- Wind deflector
- Speed sensitive windshield wiper w/mist control & heated washers
- Electrically heated rear window
- Tinted glass (all windows)
- Electrically heated remote outside rearview mirrors
- Ellipsoidal front foglamps
- Halogen headlamps & foglamps w/heated wipers/washers
- Headlamp wipers/washers
- Automatic pop-up rollbar
- Automatic convertible top
MECHANICAL
- 21.3 gallon fuel tank
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- Hydraulic 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes (front ventilated)
- Power-assisted recirculating-ball steering
- 8J x 16H2 aluminum-alloy wheels
- 225/55ZR16 SBR tires
- Independent rear suspension w/multi-link anti-lift geometry, anti-squat alignment control, coil springs, anti-roll bar, stabilizer bar
- Single tube gas pressurized shock absorbers
- Independent front suspension w/damper struts, coil springs, lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry, anti-roll bar, negative-offset steering
- Monocoque body construction
- Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
- 2.65 axle ratio
- 4-speed automatic transmission w/auto slip control
- Control area network data management system
- Variable intake valve timing
- Aluminum-alloy block & head
- 5.0L EFI 2-DOHC 32 valve V8 engine
The Condition
- Black (C040) exterior paintwork
- Black soft top fabric (code 740) appears in good condition
- Anthracite leather interior (271A) fitted as per the original specification
- Features the factory-fitted 8-hole light alloy rims (code 652)
- Equipped with the premium Bose "Acoustimass" sound system (code 810)
- Includes the original wind deflector (code 283) to reduce turbulence when driving with the top down
- Fitted with heat-insulating glass all around with heated rear window (code 592)
- Interior features the original burl walnut trim
- Automatic climate control system (code 581) is present as per factory specification
- Equipped with infrared remote central locking system (code 880)
The Mechanics
- 5.0-litre (4,973cc) V8 engine producing 315 HP
- Four-speed automatic transmission with auto slip control
- Acceleration Skid Control (ASR)
- Independent front suspension with damper struts and coil springs
- Independent rear suspension with multi-link anti-lift geometry
- Power-assisted recirculating-ball steering
- Hydraulic four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes with ABS
- Equipped with cruise control (Tempomat, code 440)
- 21.3 gallon fuel tank capacity
- Features the original 8J x 16H2 aluminium-alloy wheels with 225/55ZR16 tyres
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