R129 Mercedes-Benz SL - Why the gap in values?

[j4ck100]

So my dad is looking at this SL320 from 1999 in particular this one:

http://www.silchestergarage.co.uk/index.php/en/car... (£14999)

But I am not sure why autotrader turns up slightly older ones say 1994/5 and albiet slightly smaller engine which maybe is less desirable but still doesn't fully explain the price gap?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016... (5 grand something)

Are the later ones sought after to a higher degree and are they appreciating now?

Cheers

Edited by j4ck100 on Tuesday 29th March 18:08

[j4ck100]

Or this one for peanuts for example and it is a 320

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

[j4ck100]

Ta will pass all this info on to the father. He deliberates a lot so I'd love to say I'll update with the purchase but to see that you might have to bookmark and come back in a few months/years !

[j4ck100]

ras62 said:

I do wonder if we're starting to see a subtle change in the R129 market. The cars are certainly of the right age and the design which once looked a little old fashioned next to the flashy faced R230 is perhaps coming to be appreciated for what it is, an exercise of classic 80's proportions. The R230 is not aging gracefully imo, perhaps a little too bling for its own good. Add in the R129's ability to match more modern cars in performance and safety with it's incredible build quality and it's easy to see good cars as an attractive ownership proposition for those seeking something a little different.

Very interesting points