This R129-era Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is a powerful and refined open-top grand tourer, presented in an appealing colour scheme and in good overall condition. It is powered by a 5.0-litre V8 engine producing around 322bhp, which sends power to the car’s rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. The odometer displays 120,102 km (74,628 miles) from new. This SL 500 is an original Hong Kong-delivered car, which is now located in Victoria, Australia and is presented for sale by its owner of two years. This R129-generation SL 500 is finished in Polar White over an Anthracite leather-trimmed cabin with a walnut veneer-covered centre console. It rides on a set of genuine 18-inch five-spoke AMG alloy wheels, shod in Falken tyres which are all reported to have between five and six millimetres of tread remaining. The car is equipped with electric seats with three-position memory, a wind deflector, climate control, cruise control, rear seats, heat-insulating glass, and a factory-fitted 10-disc CD changer. The car’s rear exhaust muffler has been replaced with a Remus item. Included in the sale are the original owner’s book pack, service book, detachable hard top, paperwork detailing the car’s maintenance history, and two keys. There is no impact damage present on the bodywork. The Polar White paintwork is in generally very good condition, showing very little in the way of blemishes, and presenting a handsome lustre across all of the body panels. Inside, the cabin presents well, with some light creasing and minor wear on the black leather-trimmed seats, and some age-related cracking of the leather on the car’s steering wheel. There are no known faults with the car, and no warning lights are showing on the dashboard. This SL 500’s latest service was carried out in April 2019 at 118,554 km by C and S Service centre. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the intake manifold gaskets, injector seals, throttle body, cam seals, O-ring seals, crank angle sensor and cam sensor. The vendor reports that the car had a transmission service and a new power steering pump fitted during the two year ownership. This handsome R129-era Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a well-prepared example of the marque’s potent grand tourer, presented in an ever-popular factory colour scheme. Delivered new to Hong Kong, this example has been well cared for during its time in Australia, and while the new owner may wish to have the car serviced in due course, it is ready to be driven, and would make an ideal companion for sunny weekend cruises. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.