This Mercedes-Benz (R129) 300SL-24 is a smart and well-maintained example of the stylish modern classic, offered from long term ownership. It is powered by a 3.0-litre ‘M104’ inline-six 24 -valve engine, producing around 228bhp, driving the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. This 300SL is an original Singapore-delivered car, which was privately imported to Australia in 2003. This Mercedes-Benz 300SL-24 is finished in black with a black soft-top, colour-matched hard top roof, and a black leather interior with wooden panel inlays. The factory specification includes electrically adjustable front seats, electric soft-top mechanism, air-conditioning and a Blaupunkt cassette stereo system with 10-disc CD changer. The alloy wheels have been upgraded to 18-inch AMG Monoblock alloy wheels shod with Pirelli tyres. The seller notes that the rear seat belts have been removed due to the compliance inspection on import. The car comes with the original owner’s manual and stamped service book, import compliance documents, warning triangle, original spare wheel, jack, tool kit and first aid kit, as well as a manual roof release wrench. The seller notes that the car has had front bumper repairs due to a minor collision around 2014. The black paintwork is reported to be in good condition overall. The seller notes that there is a paint chip on the driver’s door and two marks on the front bumper where the previous front number plate holder was removed. There are some minor scratches and stone chips around the front bumper, lower sills and roof inserts of the car, as well as minor scrapes on the bottom of the front bumper and three small dents in the bonnet. Moving inside, the interior is also reported to be in good shape, with creasing and other signs of use to the black leather, but no excessive seat wear. The seller notes that both the driver’s side door pocket lid hinge and visor mirror cover are broken, and that the driver’s side interior light lens needs replacing. The centre console lid pocket opening latch is also broken. The rear view mirror has been replaced with a stick-to-windshield type. The original parts for broken items are included with the vehicle. The black soft-top roof is reported to be in reasonable shape, with some scratching to the plastic windows and a small crack in the left hand side panel. There are no other known mechanical or electrical faults with the car. The car's latest technical inspection is registered until February 2023 in New South Wales, and was recorded as a clean pass. The most recent maintenance was carried out on 1 March 2022 at 95,595 km by Quixspede North Sydney. The work was a scheduled Mercedes ‘A’ service that included new oil and filter, new battery, new front and rear brake pads and hoses, new cooling system expansion bottle as well as new boot struts and repaired soft top roof struts. A major service was carried out during February 2021 at 95,473 km. Another minor service was carried out during February 2020 at 95,382 km. This Mercedes-Benz 300SL-24 is a handsome example of the famously robust and stylish R129-generation model. Offered from long-term ownership, it has been well maintained, and would make a solid addition to any assembly of modern classics. With a smooth and tractable straight-six engine, and a refined cabin to match, this would make a great long-distance cruiser. 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.