Description

For the motoring connoisseur, this is a rare opportunity to own a beautiful, low mileage example of an R129 SL, 500SL that its legendary designer, Bruno Sacco called ‘his most perfect car’. 35 years after its launch, it still turns heads like few others. Owned for the last 25 years by a local couple in each of their respective names, it had two keepers previously and is presented in what we can only described as a cherished and immaculate condition, reflective of owners who clearly valued and appreciated the iconic and historic nature of the car in their possession. A truly all-new and forward thinking design, under its elegant bonnet, lies a fuel injected, double overhead camshaft 5.0 litre V8 engine that puts a towering 326bhp at the driver’s disposal. There was an airbag for the driver, and the ‘pop-up’ rollover bar to provide protection in the event the car rolled over. It also boasted ABS, traction control, and the self-lowering suspension for an impressive dynamic safety package. Finished in the classical combination of Azurite Blue Metallic with Beige Leather and Blue Hood, additional options fitted include Passenger Airbag, Automatic Climate Control, Cruise Control, Heated Front Seats, Rear Child Seats, Rear Wind Deflector and a newly fitted Blaupunct Seville DAB/CD Player. Fully prepared for sale by ourselves, it includes newly fitted Bridgestone Tyres and carries with it a clean MOT. Documented service history is as follows: 4,997 (21.8.96), 12,298 (15.10.98), 19,087 (7.6.00), 23,808 (21.6.01), 28,925 (26.6.02), 33,946 (4.10.04), 36,014 (8.11.05), 38,504 (12.3.07), 6 Years in professional storage whilst the owners were abroad, 38,801 (21.5.13), 43,056 (12.5.14), 51,397 (17.4.18), 52,622 (31.5.22) and 52,842 (23.9.24). Inclusive of a Hard Top Stand and Hard Top, annual RFL is £345. As a respected motoring journalist put it, “If perfection bores you, shop elsewhere. But if you want an effortless, comfortable, well equipped and sporty open-top tourer that is made to last, look no further”.

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