This R129-generation Mercedes-Benz SL 280 is a comfortable and refined open-top grand tourer, accompanied by the detachable hard top. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.8-litre inline-six, delivering 142kW to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. This SL 280 was originally delivered to the UK before later being exported to Australia, where it is now offered for sale. The car is finished in Pearl Blue Metallic over an Anthracite leather-trimmed cabin. It rides on a set of split-rim 19-inch aftermarket alloy wheels, fitted with Kumho tyres. Equipment includes electrically adjustable front seats, air conditioning, an electrically deployable rollover bar, and an Alpine radio-cassette player. The air conditioning was updated to ‘warm climate’ mode and a KM/H instrument cluster was installed and calibrated as part of the car’s modifications for Australia. Accompanying the sale is the service book, shipping and compliance paperwork, detachable hard top, first aid kit, warning triangle, and original wheels. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The car was last serviced in November 2013 at 75,485 kilometres by North Coast Star. Prior to this, Dave Walton Autos carried out a service in May 2006 at 62,915 kilometres. Mercedes-Benz Grand Motors Prestige in Southport, Queensland, previously serviced the car in August 1999 at 45,707 kilometres. Dates and mileage: Nov 2013 – 75,485 kilometres – North Coast Star May 2006 – 62,915 kilometres – Dave Walton Autos Aug 1999 – 45,707 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Grand Motors Prestige Sep 1998 – 28,294 miles – Mercedes-Benz Cruickshank Motors Feb 1998 – 19,944 miles – Mercedes-Benz Jul 1997 – 10,440 miles – Mercedes-Benz Cruickshank Motors Nov 1994 – 2,084 miles – Evans of Leicester Jul 1994 – PDI – Evans of Leicester The Bruno Sacco-designed R129-era Mercedes-Benz SL was launched at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show as a replacement for the R107, which was retired after an 18-year lifespan. This example is powered by a smooth inline-six and is finished in a tasteful twin-tone colour scheme. Fitted with a set of stylish split-rim wheels and accompanied by the removable hard top for greater all-weather and all-season usability, it would make an excellent retro daily driver for any marque enthusiast as well as an enjoyable companion for weekend jaunts and road trips. The description of this consignment 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, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. 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.