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Mercedes-Benz SL 500

1991 · 15,000 miles · Automatic · Brilliant Silver Metallic

£32,995

Listed today at Wizard Sports & Classics, Mobberley. Last checked today.

£19,500 below the median asking price

Compared with 3 other Mercedes-Benz SL 500 for sale on Vertar (1983 to 2003). Median £52,495.

£8k£60k

See all 4 for sale

Key facts

Year: 1991
Mileage: 15,000 miles
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 5.0-litre V8
Power: 322 bhp
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Roadster
Colour: Brilliant Silver Metallic
Doors: 2
Previous owners: 1
Generation: R129

About this car

This is an early, pre-facelift R129 500 SL with the M119 quad-cam 5.0-litre V8, which produces 322 bhp and drives the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic. The R129 was Bruno Sacco's design and a technical flagship for Mercedes-Benz, and early cars like this one are the ones collectors tend to prefer.

It is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic with a blue leather interior, the original blue soft top and the factory hardtop. It still has its original Gullideckel alloy wheels and a working Becker Mexico radio.

The car has had one owner from new and shows 15,000 miles, which is very low for its age. The dealer describes it as unrestored and in superb condition, and says it comes with 12 months' MOT and three months' warranty.

Written by Vertar from Wizard Sports & Classics’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Mercedes-Benz factory data for R129 500 SL (M119, 240 kW/326 PS, limited to 250 km/h); only 0-100 km/h published, kerb weight unverified so null).

Top speed: 155 mph
Engine: 4,973 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated