1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SL (R129)

Highlights

Originally sold and registered in Málaga, Spain
Recently restored with significant mechanical and cosmetic work
Nearly £6,000 spent in recent years

The Appeal

Replacing the R107 must have been an imposing task for Mercedes-Benz, but the R129 made up the expectation with remarkable grace with modernised - yet still immediately recognisable - styling and a comfortable cabin that carried on its predecessor's legacy of fine, wood-trimmed comfort. It was a rousing success. Perhaps one of the best 90s-era executive cars.

This example has been restored to a high standard, bringing it back to former glories in style. From the new paintwork to the restored upholstery and the repaired mechanics, it's now a bottle-green beauty that defies its years, packed with a lesser-spotted light leather and wood cabin.

A solid, clean and eminently drivable example of one of the finest cars of the 90s - this will no doubt be a seductive prospect to any enthusiast.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1992, originally sold in Málaga, Spain
Maintained its original registration
Restored in late 2022
Adjoined by an extensive paperwork file
Currently indicates circa 171,000km

The Condition

Bodywork presents well and has been completely repainted
Unique green exterior from the original Mercedes-Benz colour palette
The car has clearly benefited from its locality's dry climate, as there's little to no sign of corrosion
Four new tyres fitted
New rear window plastics installed in the soft top
No sign of any rips or tears to the soft top fabric
Hard top looks in good order
Light leather and wood interior
Interior upholstery repaired and cleaned, presenting well
Wooden veneers are clean and well-presented
We've no reports of any technical issues inside the cabin
Everything is clean and legible
Headlining is sagging in the hard top and carries some signs of staining

The Mechanics

3.0-litre M103 I6
Automatic transmission
Engine bay looks in good order
We understand the car to be in excellent working order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues

Work carried out includes:

New water pump installed (£400)
Gearbox repaired (£1,200)
Interior upholstery repaired and thoroughly cleaned (£500)
Rear window plastics replaced (£600)
Four new tyres fitted (£400)
Hydraulic cylinder for electric roof replaced (£700)
Complete repaint of the bodywork (£1,800)
Engine oil leaks fixed with new gaskets
Cylinder head resurfaced during engine disassembly

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