Description
Mercedes 500SL (R129)
1990
H496OBE
Exterior Colour:
702 Rauchsilber / Smoke Silver
176 Muschelgrau / Seashell grey
Interior Colour: Black full leather
Milage: 98500
Mot: August 2025
Beautiful example of the much lauded techno tour deforce R129 Mercedes 500SL model that was launched in 1989 and designed by the late Bruno Sacco, chief designer of this and many of Mercedes finest and signatures models that defined the modern brand. As a point of historical note, the 155mph speed limiter fitted to German cars was instigated as a result of the launch of this car.
This car was produced and sold in 1990 it is standard with no modifications from when it was built as you can see from the photos in near immaculate condition.
The signature two tone body work is Smoke Silver over a Seashell Grey base presents very well with a couple of points of note. There are a few stone chips on the lower part of the front bumper but not detracting from the overall condition, with occasional chips on the main beam of the bumper and nose of the bonnet. The car is rust free and this is backed up by a clean MoT pass. There is one very small bubble on the centre of one of the front wheel arch edges (pictured). On the rear edge of the drivers door there are a few minor marks on the paint that are not visible when viewed externally.
All four wheels have matching tyres with plenty of tread although the tyres are older their not cracked or perished, the alloy wheels are in good condition with a couple showing minor lacquer peal near the wheel bolts if im being critical.
Full black leather showing some light wear commensurate with age. No tears, cracks or worn areas on the seats, door cards, dash or steering wheel. The rear seats are in full working order and can be used for children of for adults on shorter runs. There are fitted black over mats. All the beautifully engineered pockets and cubbys work as they should. All the buttons and electronic features work. It still has its original Blaupunkt Atlanta tape deck and radio also in full working order. (there is a stock of period tapes in the glovebox) The electric ariel is functional and fully extends when the radio is on but doesn’t fully retract.
The R129 Mercedes 500SL came as standard with three options of roof and on this car all three are in full working order. The matching removable hard top roof is present and unmarked and is light enough to be easily lifted on an off by two people. It has the original stand for the hard top when not on the car. The folding fabric roof goes up and down as it should latching and unlatching at the touch of the button. Its in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear is wind and water tight. When motoring roofless there is the factory supplied wind break for behind the front seats which cuts out any buffeting and allows quiet motorway cruising in comfort, you can even listen to the radio.
In my ownership the car has been serviced with a few other pieces of work carried out to ensure its in perfect running order. It starts and stops as it should and drives beautifully. I have travelled the length of the UK on more than one occasion in style and comfort. The 5litre V8 engine with 320bhp is the heart of the car it sounds glorious and will happily cruise around town, on country lanes or on the motorways where the engine starts to sing sounding like a jet turbine with an endless wave of power.
The original manual and service record book have been lost at some point in the cars life which is unfortunate. I have the service receipts, maintenance records and Mot certificates in a folder going back to three years from when it was sold. This along with the MoT history and condition backs up the milage. There is also a set of Mercedes dealer service stickers on the front door shut up to 40k miles.
I hope I haven’t missed anything if there are any questions don’t hesitate to get in contact.
