1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 500

Delivered new on 14th August 1991 through Mercedes-Benz Riverdale Brighton, originally supplied to Guernsey. Two owners from new, just over 53,000 miles. Colour & Trim Almandine Red over Mushroom leather a classic R129 combination, and as it happens the same spec as Princess Diana's Black folding hood Matching factory hardtop included Factory Specification (key options) Adaptive damping system with self-levelling suspension front and rear (ADS) Dual electric seats with memory, mirror memory Acceleration slip regulation (ASR) Rear cross seats (2 occasional rear seats in place of parcel shelf) Headlamp wipers Cruise control Infrared remote central locking Heat-insulating glass with windshield band filter Draft deflector (Windschott) Factory anti-theft alarm Right-hand drive, English instruments Mechanical Full recommission by the SL Shop in 2023, following forensic inspection work totalling over £20,000 Comprehensive service history throughout Wheels & Tyres Currently on fully refurbished AMG Aero 3-style alloys with near-new Michelin Pilot Sport tyres Included in the sale: full set of 16'' Mercedes Monkar alloys with as-new Michelin Primacy 4 tyres History & Documentation Original sales materials and dealer brochures Paint and interior sample brochures Complete book pack and all service manuals Original warranty card Original factory build data sheet Two main key fobs plus the original chunky early key fob As a pre-1993 car, this 500 SL benefits from the early wiring loom the later biodegradable insulation used after 1993 is a well-documented headache on R129s, and not something that applies here. Under the bonnet is the original 32-valve 5.0-litre M119 V8 with variable inlet cam timing the most powerful naturally aspirated version of the engine fitted to the R129, and by most accounts the most characterful. In many respects, this is the one to have.